Can I fly direct from Zürich to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are available. However, they represent a smaller portion of the total flights, accounting for approximately 8.9% of all options in the trailing 90 days. For flights with stops, travelers typically experience one stopover on average. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from Zürich to Los Angeles has a median duration of 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9534 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 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 tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1025, representing a 14% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights had a median price of $899 in the trailing 90 days. Direct flights made up about 8.9% of the available options during this 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 for this route are typically $781–$1224, with a median of $998. Current fares are near the typical level for this route, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings can emerge frequently.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $622. Following closely are March, with a median of $725, and October, with a median of $735. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Los Angeles? A typical journey from Zürich to Los Angeles takes about 19h 35m, including connections. This is primarily due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. Only 8.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles, with connecting itineraries typically involving 1 stopover.

The distance between Zürich and Los Angeles is approximately 9534 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This significant distance contributes to the overall travel time and fare structure for flights on this route.

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 typically between 580 CHF and 770 CHF. The current lowest deal is 509 CHF 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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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, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Finnair

CHF 780

CHF 597

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 592

CHF 510

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 606

CHF 540

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 607

CHF 533

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 607

CHF 533

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 608

CHF 533

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 31

CHF 872 → CHF 551

37%

15 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 31

CHF 871 → CHF 551

37%

18 nights

Dec 17 - Jan 4

CHF 874 → CHF 554

37%

19 nights

Dec 16 - Jan 4

CHF 873 → CHF 554

36%

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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.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 35m

The typical flight duration from ZRH to LAX is 19h 35m, covering 9534 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 8.9% direct flights and a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one airline offering direct flights from ZRH to LAX.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to LAX appear frequently, with good prices available.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport offers direct flights to Los Angeles, making it a convenient choice for your journey.

📍 ~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 primary gateway for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles.

📍 ~18 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 convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$698

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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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 travel saw prices average around $952, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in an average price of $1036. Conversely, booking 60+ days in advance generally led to higher prices, averaging $1264.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is considered to be $781 or less. The median price observed for this route was $998. Prices typically ranged up to $1224 for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

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.

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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 typically between 580 CHF and 770 CHF. The current lowest deal is 509 CHF 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

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Finnair

CHF 780

CHF 597

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 592

CHF 510

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 606

CHF 540

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 607

CHF 533

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 607

CHF 533

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 608

CHF 533

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 31

CHF 872 → CHF 551

37%

15 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 31

CHF 871 → CHF 551

37%

18 nights

Dec 17 - Jan 4

CHF 874 → CHF 554

37%

19 nights

Dec 16 - Jan 4

CHF 873 → CHF 554

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles