What percentage of Los Angeles to Zürich flights are direct?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 1.4% of flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are direct. The vast majority of travelers on this route will typically have at least one stopover. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct options are quite rare for this journey.

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

The direct flight time from Los Angeles to Zürich is typically around 11 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 9534 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging approximately 17 hours. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights add considerable time to the overall travel experience.

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to Zürich come up?

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable deals for this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for this destination without an extended wait. This route consistently offers competitive pricing options for those looking to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich.

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Los Angeles to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich

Right now, current fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are below the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $1090–$1439, with a median of $1202. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich, you'll find that March stands out with a median fare of $983. Following closely, April offers a median of $1023, and February presents a median of $1024, making these months generally more affordable.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Zürich covers a distance of 9534 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This substantial distance means a longer travel time and often involves connections.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Zürich takes about 11h 5m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich are rare, accounting for only 1.4% of recent fares.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Zürich

Regular price: $643 - $1,428

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich typically range from $643 to $1428. The current lowest deal is $561 with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 3-Nov 17.

now $561

Low $643

High $1,428

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 $983. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1888. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $983

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,888

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$810

$834

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$807

$834

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$764

$580

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$741

$580

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$799

$580

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$739

$580

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$876 → $581

34%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$830 → $580

30%

4 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 21

$799 → $569

29%

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

$799 → $580

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich

Los Angeles - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Zürich are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices.

Historically, March, April, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 5m.

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Zürich typically average 19h 5m in duration.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up the majority of available options for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Los Angeles to Zürich.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$663

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$667

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a useful alternative due to its proximity and high flight volume.

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

💸 Flights from ~$826

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$1,620

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Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Dec 29

Zürich, Switzerland

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$4,412

$3,596

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Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Mar 05

Zürich, Switzerland

84% AI deal score

$1,781

$1,526

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Jan 28

Zürich, Switzerland

84% AI deal score

$1,850

$1,533

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Dec 20

Zürich, Switzerland

83% AI deal score

$4,250

$3,571

Save $679

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich have been found in the 0-6 days booking window, with an average price of $1007. Prices tend to increase as you book further out, with flights booked 7-13 days in advance averaging $1512. For those planning well ahead, flights booked 60+ days out typically average around $1144. This suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route.

A flight from Los Angeles to Zürich is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1090. This threshold is based on historical data across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been $1202, while prices around $1439 represent the higher end of typical fares. Comparing prices to this $1090 benchmark can help identify a favorable offer.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich are March, April, and February. In March, the median price was $983, while April saw a median of $1023, and February had a median of $1024. These prices are notably lower than the annual median of $1202 for the route. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months.

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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: $643 - $1,428

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zürich typically range from $643 to $1428. The current lowest deal is $561 with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 3-Nov 17.

now $561

Low $643

High $1,428

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich

March

Cheapest

Flights from $983

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,888

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$810

$834

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$807

$834

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$764

$580

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$741

$580

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$799

$580

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Zürich

Los Angeles (LAX) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$739

$580

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$876 → $581

34%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$830 → $580

30%

4 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 21

$799 → $569

29%

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

$799 → $580

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Zürich