Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Atlanta six hours behind Zurich.
Choose from three weekly Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flights. The 10:10 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 10:10.
To ensure you get on your ZRH to ATL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Atlanta (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to ATL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
R 6,336 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,580. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to ATL by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Book a hotel close to ATL if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car and discover Atlanta and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Atlanta in March.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport for July if you want to visit Atlanta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to ATL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
