Travelling from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is nine hours ahead of Oakland and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free 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 OAK to ZRH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OAK and ZRH:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, R 7,431 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,201. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from OAK to ZRH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from OAK to ZRH.
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Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from OAK arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport from central Oakland, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OAK? If you're catching an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Zurich in March.
When booking your flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OAK to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its popular sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among its highlights.
