Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 15 minutes.
New York is six hours behind Zurich and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 13:35.
Your ZRH to JFK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring New York (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is SWISS.
With a reliable 81.36% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta has the best on-time record for ZRH to JFK flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight is R 4,969. A round-trip fare is currently R 6,884. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to JFK, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ZRH to JFK.
Select 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 Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that depart Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. July is the most popular month to head to New York. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you'd like to explore New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
