Are direct flights from Zürich to Funchal always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Zürich to Funchal flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flight options. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Flying during off-peak seasons or weekdays may result in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Zürich to Funchal flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines, especially budget carriers, may charge separately for these amenities. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-12-10 – 2026-12-14
ZRH - Funchal
88% AI deal score
CHF 343
CHF 126
Round trip
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ZRH - Funchal
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CHF 344
CHF 138
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ZRH - Funchal
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CHF 343
CHF 140
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ZRH - Funchal
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CHF 343
CHF 143
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ZRH - Funchal
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Zürich to Funchal: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Funchal

A typical journey from Zürich to Funchal takes about 9h 20m including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2689 kilometers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to Funchal, prices typically range from $393 to $588, with a median fare of $466. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal, the data shows that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $225. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $241, followed by February at a median of $294. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Zürich to Funchal connect at least once, with only 0.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely have at least two stops on your journey to Funchal.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Funchal

Regular price: CHF 261 - CHF 637

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

The regular price range for this route is between 261 CHF and 637 CHF. The current lowest deal is 124 CHF with easyJet UK for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now CHF 124

Low CHF 261

High CHF 637

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Funchal is March, with a median price of $225. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $668. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 225

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 668

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Funchal

easyJet UK

TAP Portugal

Jet2.com

Cambrian Airways

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Funchal

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 291

CHF 198

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 293

CHF 196

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 222

CHF 170

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 226

CHF 171

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 235

CHF 173

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 214

CHF 162

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

CHF 343 → CHF 126

63%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

CHF 344 → CHF 138

60%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

CHF 343 → CHF 140

59%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

CHF 343 → CHF 140

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Zürich - Funchal route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Funchal are above the typical level of $466.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $225.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 9h 20m

Connecting flights from Zürich to Funchal typically take 9h 20m to reach the destination.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 70% of available options for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines has offered 1 direct deal from Zürich to Funchal recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Zürich to Funchal are rare, appearing infrequently.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient option for flights to Funchal, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 127

Funchal main airports to arrive at

Cristiano Ronaldo International (FNC)

Cheapest

FNC is a great arrival airport for your trip from Zürich to Funchal.

📍 ~13 km from Funchal (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 112

Airports nearby Funchal used as alternative

Porto Santo (PXO)

Porto Santo is the only other airport in the Madeira archipelago, accessible by a regular ferry service.

📍 ~50 km from Funchal (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 205

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Funchal

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From ZRH

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Oct 29

Funchal, Portugal

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$1,976

$1,108

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From ZRH

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Funchal, Portugal

84% AI deal score

$1,400

$894

Save $506

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

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Feb 08

Funchal, Portugal

84% AI deal score

$1,391

$904

Save $487

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 29

Funchal, Portugal

84% AI deal score

$1,699

$1,017

Save $682

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 28

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,462

$918

Save $544

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 26

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,462

$918

Save $544

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 03

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,523

$924

Save $599

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Apr 15

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,495

$996

Save $499

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Apr 15

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,494

$996

Save $498

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 22

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,505

$1,007

Save $498

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 31

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,686

$1,016

Save $670

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 29

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,691

$1,016

Save $675

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often yields better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Generally, purchasing tickets several weeks or months before your intended departure may help you secure more favorable fares. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring them is often beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, expanding your search to include alternative departure or arrival points may provide more choices. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to and from these airports.

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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 261 - CHF 637

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

The regular price range for this route is between 261 CHF and 637 CHF. The current lowest deal is 124 CHF with easyJet UK for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now CHF 124

Low CHF 261

High CHF 637

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Funchal

March

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 225

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 668

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Funchal

easyJet UK

TAP Portugal

Jet2.com

Cambrian Airways

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Funchal

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 291

CHF 198

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 293

CHF 196

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 222

CHF 170

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 226

CHF 171

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 235

CHF 173

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Funchal

Zürich (ZRH) - Funchal (FNC)

easyJet UK

CHF 214

CHF 162

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

CHF 343 → CHF 126

63%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

CHF 344 → CHF 138

60%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

CHF 343 → CHF 140

59%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

CHF 343 → CHF 140

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Funchal

Zürich - Funchal route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Funchal are above the typical level of $466.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $225.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 9h 20m

Connecting flights from Zürich to Funchal typically take 9h 20m to reach the destination.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 70% of available options for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines has offered 1 direct deal from Zürich to Funchal recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Zürich to Funchal are rare, appearing infrequently.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient option for flights to Funchal, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 127

Funchal main airports to arrive at

Cristiano Ronaldo International (FNC)

Cheapest

FNC is a great arrival airport for your trip from Zürich to Funchal.

📍 ~13 km from Funchal (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 112

Airports nearby Funchal used as alternative

Porto Santo (PXO)

Porto Santo is the only other airport in the Madeira archipelago, accessible by a regular ferry service.

Funchal, Portugal

83% AI deal score

$1,691

$1,016

Save $675

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Funchal

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Funchal

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

Fly in March for the best prices

Connecting flights take 9h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are rare for 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

Oct 29

Feb 08

Feb 08

Oct 29

Nov 28

Nov 26

Dec 03

Apr 15

Apr 15

Nov 22

Oct 31

Oct 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

How can I find cheap flights from Zürich to Funchal?

When should I book flights from Zürich to Funchal?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zürich to Funchal?

Are direct flights from Zürich to Funchal always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Zürich to Funchal flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Zürich to Funchal flights?

Related routes

More routes from Zürich

Flights to Funchal from other cities

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

Fly in March for the best prices

Connecting flights take 9h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are rare for 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

Oct 29

Feb 08

Feb 08

Oct 29

Nov 28

Nov 26

Dec 03

Apr 15

Apr 15

Nov 22

Oct 31

Oct 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Funchal

How can I find cheap flights from Zürich to Funchal?

When should I book flights from Zürich to Funchal?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zürich to Funchal?