Flying from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Check out your options for jetting out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct New York to Zurich Airport flight.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 10pm. Opt for the first JFK to ZRH departure operated by SWISS at 4:15pm if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to ZRH, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH) out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
SWISS is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from New York to Zurich Airport leaving from JFK.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between JFK and ZRH is SWISS.
With 70.91% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to ZRH that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between JFK and ZRH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH) plane ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether departing from EWR makes the most sense for you.
Take a direct flight from New York to ZRH with United Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of EWR.
United Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to ZRH route.
The most reliable carrier is SWISS. Its Newark Liberty International Airport to Zurich Airport flights land as scheduled 75.83% of the time.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Zurich Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to ZRH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Lock in a plane ticket from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and ZRH include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Zurich Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving without delays, LGA is a reliable starting point for your trip.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late flight from New York to Zurich Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to Zurich Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Zurich Airport is R 3,198. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,341. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to ZRH.
October is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Zurich Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to ZRH.
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The best time to fly from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a New York to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Zurich Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Zurich Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are popular attractions which should feature on any good Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Around 161 kilometres south of Zurich, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
