Can I fly direct from Zürich to Chicago?

Yes, direct flights from Zürich to Chicago are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 11.1% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience one stopover. This information helps in planning your journey and considering the convenience of non-stop travel.

How many hours is the flight from Zürich to Chicago?

The typical direct flight from Zürich to Chicago has a median duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 15 hours. The distance covered on this route is approximately 7136 kilometers. These durations provide a general expectation for your travel time.

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Chicago worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Zürich to Chicago have been about 3% more expensive than connecting flights across the trailing 90 days. The median price for a direct flight was $888, while connecting flights had a median price of $863. Direct flights constituted about 15.5% of the available options. The decision to pay a small premium for a direct flight depends on individual preferences for convenience versus cost.

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Zürich to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Chicago

Fares for flights from Zürich to Chicago typically range from $754–$1376, with a median of $943. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting opportunities for savings can arise frequently.

When considering cheap flights from Zürich to Chicago, the most affordable times to fly are typically in the winter months. December stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of $430. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $470, and January, where the median fare is $473. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

A typical journey from Zürich to Chicago takes approximately 16h 45m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7136 kilometers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 11.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to Chicago. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Chicago

Regular price: CHF 418 - CHF 772

Prices are within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Chicago is 418 CHF to 772 CHF. The current lowest deal is 465 CHF with Aer Lingus, for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 29.

now CHF 465

Low CHF 418

High CHF 772

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chicago is December, with a median price of $430. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1430. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 430

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,430

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Chicago

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Chicago

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

CHF 555

CHF 524

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

CHF 650

CHF 517

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

Swiss International Air Lines

CHF 565

CHF 548

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

Brussels Airlines

CHF 593

CHF 558

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

Brussels Airlines

CHF 556

CHF 558

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

CHF 567

CHF 601

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Chicago

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

CHF 701 → CHF 479

32%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

CHF 689 → CHF 517

25%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CHF 675 → CHF 518

23%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CHF 681 → CHF 544

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Chicago

Zürich - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for ZRH to CHI are below the typical level, with 3% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices around $430

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $430.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 45m

The median flight duration from ZRH to CHI is 16h 45m, classifying it as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.1% of flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to CHI are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Chicago, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 392

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International is a key arrival airport for flights to Chicago, offering a convenient option from Zürich.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CHF 391

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 611

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Chicago is typically 7-13 days before departure, with an average price of $864. Booking more than 60 days out also presents a good value, with an average price of $866. Prices tend to rise for bookings made within 6 days of travel, reaching an average of $996. These trends are observed across the trailing 90 days of flight data.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Zürich to Chicago is considered to be $754 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $943. Prices above $1376 are typically on the higher end of the spectrum for this route. These figures can help you assess the value of available flights.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Chicago, with a median price of $430. February and January also offer good value, with median prices of $470 and $473 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $943, indicating significant savings are possible during these months. These insights are based on 270 days of flight data.

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Zürich to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Chicago

A typical journey from Zürich to Chicago takes approximately 16h 45m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7136 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Chicago

Regular price: CHF 418 - CHF 772

Prices are within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Chicago is 418 CHF to 772 CHF. The current lowest deal is 465 CHF with Aer Lingus, for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 29.

now CHF 465

Low CHF 418

High CHF 772

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Chicago

December

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 430

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,430

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Chicago

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Chicago

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

CHF 555

CHF 524

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

CHF 650

CHF 517

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

Swiss International Air Lines

CHF 565

CHF 548

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

Brussels Airlines

CHF 593

CHF 558

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

Brussels Airlines

CHF 556

CHF 558

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Chicago

Zürich (ZRH) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

CHF 567

CHF 601

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Chicago

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

CHF 701 → CHF 479

32%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

CHF 689 → CHF 517

25%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CHF 675 → CHF 518

23%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CHF 681 → CHF 544

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Chicago

Zürich - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for ZRH to CHI are below the typical level, with 3% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices around $430

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $430.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 45m

The median flight duration from ZRH to CHI is 16h 45m, classifying it as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.1% of flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to CHI are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Chicago, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 392

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International is a key arrival airport for flights to Chicago, offering a convenient option from Zürich.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CHF 391

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

Chicago, United States

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$2,773

$2,174

Save $599

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Chicago

Zürich to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Chicago

Direct flights from Zürich to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Chicago

Zürich - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for prices around $430

Flights typically take 16h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zürich to Chicago?

How do I know if a Zürich to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Chicago?

Can I fly direct from Zürich to Chicago?

How many hours is the flight from Zürich to Chicago?

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Chicago worth the extra cost?

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Zürich to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Chicago

Direct flights from Zürich to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Chicago

Zürich - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for prices around $430

Flights typically take 16h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Oct 14

Nov 20

Mar 27

Mar 19

Mar 25

Oct 29

Oct 13

Oct 20

Oct 13

Oct 14

Oct 29

Oct 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zürich to Chicago?

How do I know if a Zürich to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Chicago?