Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is seven hours ahead of Kansas City and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MCI to ZRH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MCI and ZRH include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 5,170 is currently the best price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at R 12,090. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MCI to ZRH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MCI to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansas City International Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Kansas City International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MCI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you have a late Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MCI to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.