Can I fly direct from Zürich to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are available, though they represent a small portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 2.7% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was two. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

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

The median direct flight time from Zürich to Los Angeles is approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9534 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 17 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles come up?

Cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are considered to come up frequently. This assessment is based on historical patterns observed over a 30-day window. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options with some regularity on this route.

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Zürich to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Zürich to Los Angeles are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $943–$1544, with a median of $1155. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles? The data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $672. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $1018, and November, where the median fare is $1056.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Los Angeles? A typical journey from Zürich to Los Angeles takes about 12h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 2.7% of recent fares for this route are for direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles.

The route from Zürich to Los Angeles covers a substantial distance of 9534 km. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

Regular price: CHF 571 - CHF 804

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 571 to CHF 804. The current lowest deal is CHF 434 with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 7-Nov 12.

now CHF 434

Low CHF 571

High CHF 804

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles is February, with a median price of $672. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1558. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 672

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,558

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 595

CHF 439

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 657

CHF 451

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 583

CHF 435

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 595

CHF 438

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 631

CHF 438

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 680

CHF 451

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

CHF 671 → CHF 435

35%

5 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 7

CHF 675 → CHF 451

33%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

CHF 652 → CHF 435

33%

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

CHF 639 → CHF 437

32%

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Zürich - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from ZRH to LAX are near the typical level at $1155.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to LAX, with a median price of $672.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Direct flights from ZRH to LAX typically take 12h 20m, while connecting flights average 22h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.7% of recent flights from ZRH to LAX are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from ZRH to LAX.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to LAX are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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 Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 579

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 533

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 608

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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 $738. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, saw average prices rise significantly to $2057. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out were around $1613, while those made 28-59 days in advance averaged $1413.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Los Angeles was considered to be $943 or less. The median price for this route was $1155. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observed fares being $1544 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Zürich to Los Angeles, with a median price of $672. January also presented lower prices, with a median of $1018. The annual median price for this route was $1155, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. These trends are based on data observed over 270 days.

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Zürich to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles

The route from Zürich to Los Angeles covers a substantial distance of 9534 km. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Los Angeles

Regular price: CHF 571 - CHF 804

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 571 to CHF 804. The current lowest deal is CHF 434 with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 7-Nov 12.

now CHF 434

Low CHF 571

High CHF 804

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles

February

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 672

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,558

Jan

Feb

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

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 595

CHF 439

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 657

CHF 451

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 583

CHF 435

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 595

CHF 438

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 631

CHF 438

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Los Angeles

Zürich (ZRH) - Los Angeles (LAX)

TAP Portugal

CHF 680

CHF 451

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

CHF 671 → CHF 435

35%

5 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 7

CHF 675 → CHF 451

33%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

CHF 652 → CHF 435

33%

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

CHF 639 → CHF 437

32%

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 for flights from ZRH to LAX are near the typical level at $1155.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to LAX, with a median price of $672.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Direct flights from ZRH to LAX typically take 12h 20m, while connecting flights average 22h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.7% of recent flights from ZRH to LAX are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from ZRH to LAX.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to LAX are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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 Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 579

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 533

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

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

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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

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines 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 often do cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles come up?

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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

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines 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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Nov 21

Dec 05

Feb 21

Nov 25

Nov 21

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Dec 05

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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?