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Cheap flights from Zurich to New York from £281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — NYC
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Zurich to New York are usually found in February or November, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£360

One-way from

£281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£450

Good round-trip deal

£418 or less
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 27/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Zurich to New York
16/6
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Zurich to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Tue 27/514:00ZRH - EWR
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Sun 1/620:25EWR - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 21/1£360
Thu 6/206:30ZRH - EWR
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Wed 19/216:50EWR - ZRH
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/1£363
Tue 25/212:05ZRH - EWR
2 stops31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/317:15EWR - ZRH
2 stops14h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/1£364
Tue 15/413:35ZRH - JFK
Nonstop9h 05mDelta
Mon 21/413:10JFK - ZRH
1 stop12h 45mDelta
Deal found 21/1£366
Wed 26/213:30ZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 2/322:00JFK - ZRH
2 stops35h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/1£368
Fri 7/206:10ZRH - JFK
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 16/221:35JFK - ZRH
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1£372
Wed 30/410:10ZRH - LGA
1 stop15h 05mDelta
Mon 5/513:00LGA - ZRH
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/1£372
Mon 10/319:30ZRH - JFK
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 17/318:45JFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/1£373
Fri 28/213:15ZRH - EWR
1 stop12h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 15/322:35EWR - ZRH
1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£374
Thu 4/913:10ZRH - EWR
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/921:25EWR - ZRH
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£377
Tue 22/419:05ZRH - JFK
2 stops52h 00mFinnair
Wed 21/518:10JFK - ZRH
2 stops33h 35mFinnair
Deal found 21/1£377
Wed 28/510:50ZRH - JFK
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/618:45JFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£381

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Tue 27/5

14:00-19:10

1 stop11h 10m

Newark

Sun 1/6

20:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

£360

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Thu 6/2

06:30-14:40

1 stop14h 10m

Newark

Wed 19/2

16:50-09:50

1 stop11h 00m

£363

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Tue 25/2

12:05-13:25

2 stops31h 20m

Newark

Mon 31/3

17:15-13:20

2 stops14h 05m

£364

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 15/4

13:35-16:40

Nonstop9h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/4

13:10-07:55

1 stop12h 45m

£366

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 26/2

13:30-20:05

1 stop12h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/3

22:00-15:05

2 stops35h 05m

£368

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 7/2

06:10-19:15

2 stops19h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

21:35-18:40

1 stop15h 05m

£372

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Wed 30/4

10:10-19:15

1 stop15h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/5

13:00-07:55

1 stop12h 55m

£372

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 10/3

19:30-16:55

2 stops26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

18:45-09:45

1 stop10h 00m

£373

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 28/2

13:15-19:35

1 stop12h 20m

Newark

Sat 15/3

22:35-15:30

1 stop11h 55m

£374

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 22/4

19:05-17:05

2 stops52h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/5

18:10-09:45

2 stops33h 35m

£377

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to New York

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to New York. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to New York, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £500). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Emirates and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from Zurich to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
741 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York?

    For a flight from Zurich to New York, you will be flying from Zurich. Zurich (ZRH) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Zurich is the only Zurich airport and it handles 11 outbound flights to New York per day. 3 airlines have flights to New York from Zurich on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Icelandair (£360), Delta (£363), and Scandinavian Airlines (£364) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to New York. Icelandair is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to New York one-way?

    £307 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on LOT and Delta, with prices starting from £323 and £503, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York?

    Consider Delta (80%), United Airlines (72%) or SWISS (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Zurich to New York is £593. On average you can expect to pay £663. The most popular route, (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £460.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £500). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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