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Flight deals from Zurich to New York Newark

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,364. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 5,360 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Sun, 23 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,360, select.
New York.R 5,366 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,366, select.
New York.R 5,452 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,452, select.
New York.R 5,452 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,452, select.
New York.R 5,459 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,459, select.
New York.R 5,522 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,522, select.
New York.R 5,522 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,522, select.
New York.R 5,523 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,523, select.
New York.R 5,527 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Zurich on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,527, select.
New York.R 5,531 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,531, select.
New York.R 7,306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Zurich on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,306, select.
New York.R 8,553 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,553, select.
New York.R 9,517 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Zurich on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,517, select.
New York.R 11,373 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Zurich on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,373, select.
New York.R 12,272 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Zurich on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,272, select.
New York.R 14,892 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Zurich on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,892, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York Newark

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in May.
Jul
from R 9,517
Aug
from R 7,306
Sep
from R 5,452
Oct
from R 5,452
Nov
from R 5,522
Dec
from R 5,531
Jan
from R 5,527
Feb
from R 5,523
Mar
from R 5,522
Apr
from R 5,459
May
from R 5,360
Jun
from R 5,366

Direct flights from Zurich to New York Newark

Zurich to New York Newark: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
Closest
from R 7,295
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from R 5,360
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
Cheapest
from R 5,350
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from R 8,360
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 7,469
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Zurich to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,360
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time9 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week54

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to New York Newark: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to New York Newark is R 8,600. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to New York Newark.
SWISS, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Zurich to New York Newark.
As of July 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Zurich to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York Newark is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York Newark but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Icelandair and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York Newark.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know

  • Around 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-5, making New York six hours behind Zurich.

  • Flights from ZRH to EWR start from 10:10 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 17:20 with SWISS. Overall, there are 14 weekly Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your ZRH to EWR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • United offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in New York — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with United on this route.

  • SWISS is the most punctual carrier that offers ZRH to EWR flights. A reliable 82.5% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport flight is R 5,360. A return fare is currently R 8,600. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to EWR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from ZRH to EWR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Of the departures from Zurich Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)

When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)

  • December is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport. For smaller crowds, head to New York in September.

  • When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done New York, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its top attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Zurich to New York

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.