What percentage of Los Angeles to Zürich flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.4% of flights from Los Angeles to Zürich were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that the vast majority of routes on this journey involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Zürich?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Zürich has a median duration of 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 9534 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 17 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this considerable difference when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich cost compared to connecting flights?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich historically cost significantly more than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $1285, representing a 72% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, in contrast, had a median price of $747. Direct flights also constituted a smaller share of the available options, at 6.8%.

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Los Angeles to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are significantly above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, prices have typically ranged from $671–$1239, with a median of $879. Only 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price for this route.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Zürich takes approximately 23h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the total travel time for connecting flights.

When considering how long is the flight from Los Angeles to Zürich, it's important to note that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 6.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Los Angeles to Zürich is a long-haul journey, covering a distance of 9534 kilometers. This substantial distance contributes to the overall travel time and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Zürich

Regular price: $727 - $1,468

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich is $727 to $1468. The current lowest deal is $603 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Aug 11-Aug 26.

now $603

Low $727

High $1,468

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Zurich is March, with a median price of $613. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1179. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $613

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,179

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Zürich

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$921

$699

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$921

$721

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$998

$757

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,020

$786

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$764

$702

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$724

$678

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$1,055 → $675

36%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,021 → $674

34%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$1,006 → $675

33%

9 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 14

$1,019 → $694

32%

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Los Angeles - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Zürich are above the typical level at $603.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $613

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich, at $613.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 23h 30m

The typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Zürich is 23 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options to Zürich.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$622

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by public transport and car)

💸 Flights from ~$622

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a major international airport and a useful alternative, despite being shared with France and Germany.

📍 ~80 km from destination city (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$757

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, booking flights from Los Angeles to Zürich 60+ days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window averaged around $812. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices of $954. Even flights booked 28-59 days out were slightly higher, averaging $830.

A flight from Los Angeles to Zürich is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $671. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route over the same period was $879, with prices reaching up to $1239 for the 75th percentile.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich have been March, April, and November. In March, the median price was approximately $613, while April saw a median of $647. November also offered competitive pricing with a median of $671, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $879.

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Los Angeles to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Zürich

Regular price: $727 - $1,468

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich is $727 to $1468. The current lowest deal is $603 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Aug 11-Aug 26.

now $603

Low $727

High $1,468

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich

March

Cheapest

Flights from $613

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,179

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Zürich

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$921

$699

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$921

$721

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$998

$757

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,020

$786

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$764

$702

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$724

$678

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$1,055 → $675

36%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,021 → $674

34%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$1,006 → $675

33%

9 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 14

$1,019 → $694

32%

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