Can I fly direct from Zürich to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 8.9% of the total flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers an air distance of 9534 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 17 hours and 3 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles have been about 14% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1025, while connecting flights had a median price of $899. Direct flights represented approximately 8.9% of the available options across the trailing quarter. This price difference reflects the convenience of non-stop travel.

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Zürich to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles, right now only 5% of recent fares are classified as a good price. Fares typically range from $781–$1224, with a median of $998. Current fares are near the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $622. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $725, and October, where the median fare is $735.

A typical journey from Zürich to Los Angeles takes about 19h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9534 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 8.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

Regular price: CHF 519 - CHF 815

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles is typically between 519 CHF and 815 CHF. The current lowest deal is 505 CHF with LOT Polish Airlines, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 27.

now CHF 505

Low CHF 519

High CHF 815

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles is November, with a median price of $622. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1400. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 622

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,400

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

Swiss International Air Lines

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Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 807

CHF 618

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 803

CHF 648

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 814

CHF 616

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 807

CHF 648

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 724

CHF 597

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Austrian Airlines

CHF 724

CHF 619

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

CHF 783 → CHF 567

28%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

CHF 762 → CHF 567

26%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CHF 813 → CHF 618

24%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CHF 806 → CHF 620

23%

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Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to LAX are near the typical level of $998.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, March, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration for this route is 19h 35m, with most flights having one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.9% of flights from ZRH to LAX are direct, with most including stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals from ZRH to LAX are frequent, with a good price available for $505.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 503

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 503

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 624

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $895. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $952, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) were generally more expensive, averaging $1036. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tended to be pricier, with an average of $1264.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Los Angeles was considered to be $781 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $998. Prices above $1224 were typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observed prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from Zürich to Los Angeles, with a median price of $622. March also presented lower prices, with a median of $725. October followed closely with a median price of $735. The annual median price for this route was $998, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Zürich to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

Regular price: CHF 519 - CHF 815

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles is typically between 519 CHF and 815 CHF. The current lowest deal is 505 CHF with LOT Polish Airlines, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 27.

now CHF 505

Low CHF 519

High CHF 815

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 622

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,400

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Los Angeles

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 807

CHF 618

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 803

CHF 648

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 814

CHF 616

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 807

CHF 648

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 724

CHF 597

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Austrian Airlines

CHF 724

CHF 619

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

CHF 783 → CHF 567

28%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

CHF 762 → CHF 567

26%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CHF 813 → CHF 618

24%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CHF 806 → CHF 620

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to LAX are near the typical level of $998.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, March, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration for this route is 19h 35m, with most flights having one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.9% of flights from ZRH to LAX are direct, with most including stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals from ZRH to LAX are frequent, with a good price available for $505.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 503

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 503

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 624

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Los Angeles, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Los Angeles

Zürich to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Los Angeles?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to Los Angeles?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Zürich to Los Angeles?

Can I fly direct from Zürich to Los Angeles?

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles?

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

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Zürich to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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Which months have the cheapest flights from Zürich to Los Angeles?