Cheap flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$3,851
British Airways1 stop19 hrThu, Jan 22 — Wed, Feb 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently HK$3,851
Cheapest one-way flightHK$2,714
British Airways1 stop13 hrWed, Feb 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently HK$2,714
Cheapest nonstop flightsHK$4,393
UnitedNonstop10 hrThu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 28
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently HK$4,393
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$4,065
American2 stops18 hrFri, Dec 26 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently HK$4,065
Cheapest business class flightsHK$22,895
Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines2 stops15 hrSun, Mar 15 — Tue, Mar 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently HK$22,895
Fastest flight9 hr 20 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. takes 9 hr 20 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$3,650–4,000
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$4,300–7,200

Popular airlines from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

  • United
    Nonstop
    from HK$4,104
    Typical price: HK$3,850–6,100
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - IADEvery day
    71 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from HK$4,329
    Typical price: HK$4,100–7,100
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - IADEvery Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from HK$3,869
    Typical price: HK$3,950–10,500
    44 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - BWI, IADEvery day
  • American
    from HK$3,851
    Typical price: HK$3,900–7,800
    36 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - BWI, DCAEvery day
  • Austrian
    from HK$4,366
    Typical price: HK$4,750–10,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - IADEvery day
  • Air France
    from HK$4,766
    Typical price: HK$4,250–8,900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - IADEvery day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    ZürichSwitzerland16 min9 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    BaselSwitzerland1 hr 10 min79 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    MulhouseFrance1 hr 10 min79 km
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 4 min224 km

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    WashingtonUnited States17 min6 km
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    WashingtonUnited States53 min36 km
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    BaltimoreUnited States49 min43 km
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 22 min187 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from HK$3,650 to HK$4,000.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from HK$3,851. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from HK$2,714.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,104, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,329, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$3,869, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$3,851, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,366, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 26.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,766, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. starts at HK$3,851 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$2,714 and departs on Wed, Feb 11.
9 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Washington, D.C..
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. United flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Washington, D.C. are:
  • SWISS offers 6 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • British Airways offers 44 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • American offers 36 connecting flights per week. American flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
  • Austrian offers 21 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Washington, D.C..
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from HK$3,851. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from HK$2,714.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,104, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,329, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$3,869, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$3,851, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,366, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 26.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is HK$4,766, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
United and SWISS fly direct from Zürich to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Washington, D.C. at price HK$4,065 is offered by American from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28.
United and SWISS fly direct from Zürich to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C. start at HK$4,393 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 28 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C. start at HK$22,895 from Sun, Mar 15 to Tue, Mar 31 with Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C. start at HK$3,851 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4.
To book business class trips from Zürich to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Washington, D.C. starts at HK$4,065 from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Washington, D.C. at price HK$4,065 is offered by American from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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