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Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

August 4 - August 18

Cheapest
Earliest

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$709

$521

Round trip

August 17 - August 29

Best

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$741

$522

Round trip

August 17 - August 24

Best

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$765

$523

Round trip

August 5 - August 19

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$709

$524

Round trip

August 5 - August 17

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$709

$524

Round trip

August 10 - August 17

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$754

$528

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August 10 - August 18

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$740

$528

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August 10 - August 19

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$731

$528

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August 10 - August 20

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$728

$528

Round trip

August 10 - August 22

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

$721

$528

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Insights for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

Fares for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. typically range from $761–$1144, with a median of $880. Right now, prices are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low fares may require careful timing.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C., the cheapest time to fly is often during November and December, both with a median fare of $452. February also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $559. These months present the most favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.
A typical journey from Zürich to Washington, D.C. takes about 22h 49m, including connections. This is a route where most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. For itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.
The distance between Zürich and Washington, D.C. is approximately 6651 kilometers. This makes it a long-haul journey, typically involving a significant amount of travel time due to the considerable distance between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $608 - $1,021

Prices for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. is typically between $608 and $1021. Currently, the lowest deal found is $521 with Icelandair, for travel from August 4 to August 18, 2026.

now $521

Low $608

High $1,021

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Washington is November, with a median price of $452. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1158. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

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Flights from $452

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,158

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Direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

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Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Zürich (ZRH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$853

$591

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Zürich (ZRH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$809

$588

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Zürich (ZRH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$835

$585

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Zürich (ZRH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$774

$584

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Zürich (ZRH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$843

$585

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Zürich (ZRH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$843

$600

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

10 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 31

$1,166  →  $680

42%

8 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 31

$1,159  →  $690

40%

8 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 23

$1,033  →  $681

34%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$935  →  $586

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

Zürich - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level, with a median price of $880.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or December for the best prices

Historically, November and December offer the lowest median prices at $452 for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 22h 49m

The median flight duration for Zürich to Washington, D.C. is 22 hours and 49 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 9.2% of deals are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one airline that has offered direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, 0.67 deals per day

Deals for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, with 0.67 deals per day.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient option for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$521

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$590

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is an option for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$596

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak rail)

💸 Flights from ~$625

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area, with a strong domestic network.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$751

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in the northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$818

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety to major East Coast and Midwest hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$752

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle offers reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal experience.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$756

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $831. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $1421. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $1145. These trends are based on data collected across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. has historically been considered to be around $761 or less. The median price for this route was $880. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1144 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable pricing based on past trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C. are November and December, both with a median price of $452. February also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $559. The annual median price for this route was $880. These insights are based on pricing trends observed over a 270-day period, indicating the most cost-effective times to plan your travel.