What percentage of Zürich to Funchal flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.1% of flights from Zürich to Funchal were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This suggests that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Funchal?

A direct flight from Zürich to Funchal typically takes 4 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 2689 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 8 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Funchal have been more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $371, representing a 30% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $286. Direct flights also made up a smaller share of the available options, at 9.7%.

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Zürich to Funchal: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Funchal

A typical journey from Zürich to Funchal takes about 10h 40m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2689 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the total travel time with layovers.

Right now, for cheap flights from Zürich to Funchal, fares are typically $240–$393, with a median of $304. Current fares are above the typical level, with 36% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $212. Other cost-effective options include October, with a median fare of $222, and December, where the median fare is $228.

Most itineraries from Zürich to Funchal connect at least once. Only 9.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Zürich to Funchal. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Funchal

Regular price: CHF 210 - CHF 533

Prices for flights from Zurich to Funchal are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between CHF 210 and CHF 533. Currently, the lowest deal is CHF 109 with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 12.

now CHF 109

Low CHF 210

High CHF 533

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Flights from Zurich to Funchal are generally lower priced from January to December. The cheapest month to fly is January, with a median price of $212. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $703.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 212

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 703

Jan

Feb

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Funchal

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Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 322

CHF 249

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 367

CHF 258

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 369

CHF 292

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 372

CHF 298

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Swiss International Air Lines

CHF 283

CHF 246

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

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ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

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CHF 321

CHF 258

One-way

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4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

CHF 342 → CHF 156

54%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

CHF 324 → CHF 140

57%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

CHF 342 → CHF 158

54%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

CHF 335 → CHF 154

54%

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Zürich - Funchal route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent ZRH to FNC fares averaged $304, with 36% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January ($212), October ($222), and December ($228) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 10h 40m

Flights from ZRH to FNC typically take 10h 40m, covering 2689 km on this medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on this route.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from ZRH to FNC are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 130

Funchal main airports to arrive at

Cristiano Ronaldo International (FNC)

Cheapest

FNC is a great arrival airport for flights from Zurich to Funchal, Madeira.

📍 ~13 km from Funchal (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 130

Airports nearby Funchal used as alternative

Porto Santo (PXO)

Porto Santo is a useful alternative as it is the only other airport in the Madeira archipelago.

📍 ~70 km from Funchal (requires a ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 201

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

Historically, travelers flying from Zürich to Funchal have found the best prices by booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $283. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $341. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60 or more days out had an average price of $343.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Funchal was $240 or less. The median price for this route was $304. Prices tended to increase for three-quarters of travelers, with 75% of prices observed at $393 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Funchal, with a median price of $212. Other budget-friendly months include October and December, with median prices of $222 and $228, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $304, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Zürich to Funchal: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Funchal

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Funchal

Regular price: CHF 210 - CHF 533

Prices for flights from Zurich to Funchal are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between CHF 210 and CHF 533. Currently, the lowest deal is CHF 109 with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 12.

now CHF 109

Low CHF 210

High CHF 533

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 212

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 703

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Funchal

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Funchal

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 322

CHF 249

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 367

CHF 258

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 369

CHF 292

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 372

CHF 298

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Swiss International Air Lines

CHF 283

CHF 246

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 321

CHF 258

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

CHF 342 → CHF 156

54%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

CHF 324 → CHF 140

57%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

CHF 342 → CHF 158

54%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

CHF 335 → CHF 154

54%

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Zürich - Funchal route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent ZRH to FNC fares averaged $304, with 36% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January ($212), October ($222), and December ($228) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 10h 40m

Flights from ZRH to FNC typically take 10h 40m, covering 2689 km on this medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from ZRH to FNC are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 130

Funchal main airports to arrive at

Cristiano Ronaldo International (FNC)

Cheapest

FNC is a great arrival airport for flights from Zurich to Funchal, Madeira.

📍 ~13 km from Funchal (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 130

Airports nearby Funchal used as alternative

Porto Santo (PXO)

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Zürich to Funchal: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Funchal

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Funchal

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Direct flights from Zürich to Funchal

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Funchal

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Zürich - Funchal route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

The median flight duration is 10h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Funchal main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Funchal used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Funchal

Best Elite deals to Funchal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

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

How much should a flight from Zürich to Funchal cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Funchal?

What percentage of Zürich to Funchal flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Funchal?

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

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Zürich to Funchal: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Funchal

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Funchal

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Direct flights from Zürich to Funchal

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Funchal

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Zürich - Funchal route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

The median flight duration is 10h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Funchal main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Funchal used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Funchal

Best Elite deals to Funchal

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Dec 13

Dec 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

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

How much should a flight from Zürich to Funchal cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Funchal?