Can I fly direct from Zürich to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Approximately 8.9% of flights on this route are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

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. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 17 hours and 3 minutes. The direct distance covered on this route is 9534 kilometers. These durations provide an overview of typical travel times for the route.

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

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1025, representing a 14% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $899. Direct flights constituted about 8.9% of the total flights observed over a 90-day period.

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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, only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Los Angeles from Zürich are near the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $781–$1224, and a median fare of $998.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, 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. Most itineraries connect at least once, as only 8.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles. When connections are necessary, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The flight distance between Zürich and Los Angeles is approximately 9534 kilometers, making this a long-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

Regular price: CHF 580 - CHF 770

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 CHF 580-770. The current lowest deal is CHF 509 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Sep 24-Sep 27.

now CHF 509

Low CHF 580

High CHF 770

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

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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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 585

CHF 559

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 588

CHF 549

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

CHF 589

CHF 539

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

CHF 599

CHF 539

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 604

CHF 559

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

CHF 628

CHF 539

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 12

CHF 802 → CHF 538

33%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

CHF 817 → CHF 560

31%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

CHF 821 → CHF 566

31%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CHF 817 → CHF 565

31%

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Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent ZRH to LAX fares are near the typical level of $998 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $622

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to LAX, with a median price of $622.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 19h 35m for connecting flights

Connecting flights from ZRH to LAX typically take 19h 35m, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of ZRH to LAX routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines provides direct flight options for the ZRH to LAX route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 5% of the time

Historically, good prices (below $781) for ZRH to LAX are available 5% of the time.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$618

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles.

📍 ~15 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$618

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 557

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Los Angeles, United States

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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$5,179

$3,545

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Los Angeles, United States

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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$2,220

$1,562

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Nov 13

Los Angeles, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,153

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From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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$2,148

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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$3,570

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From ZRH

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Los Angeles, United States

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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 also offered competitive pricing, with an average of $952. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1264, and for very last-minute bookings (0-6 days), which averaged $1036.

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 typically ranged up to $1224 for the higher end of observed fares. These figures are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, November, March, and October have offered the cheapest flights from Zürich to Los Angeles. November typically sees a median price of $622, while March has a median of $725. October also presents a favorable median price of $735. The annual median price for this route is $998, indicating significant savings during these months.

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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 580 - CHF 770

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 CHF 580-770. The current lowest deal is CHF 509 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Sep 24-Sep 27.

now CHF 509

Low CHF 580

High CHF 770

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 585

CHF 559

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 588

CHF 549

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

CHF 589

CHF 539

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

CHF 599

CHF 539

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

CHF 604

CHF 559

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Aer Lingus

CHF 628

CHF 539

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 12

CHF 802 → CHF 538

33%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

CHF 817 → CHF 560

31%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

CHF 821 → CHF 566

31%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CHF 817 → CHF 565

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent ZRH to LAX fares are near the typical level of $998 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $622

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to LAX, with a median price of $622.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 19h 35m for connecting flights

Connecting flights from ZRH to LAX typically take 19h 35m, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of ZRH to LAX routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines provides direct flight options for the ZRH to LAX route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 5% of the time

Historically, good prices (below $781) for ZRH to LAX are available 5% of the time.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$618

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles.

📍 ~15 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$618

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 557

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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From ZRH

Los Angeles, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,227

$1,534

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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

November is historically cheapest at $622

Typically 19h 35m for connecting flights

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Good prices are available 5% of the time

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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Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

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

November is historically cheapest at $622

Typically 19h 35m for connecting flights

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Good prices are available 5% of the time

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?