Are there direct flights from Zürich to Milan?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.7% of flights from Zürich to Milan were direct. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was one. Travelers seeking a non-stop journey should be aware that these options constitute a smaller portion of the available flights.

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Milan?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Zürich to Milan is typically 1 hour and 10 minutes. This route covers an air distance of approximately 204 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 6 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, especially if opting for connecting flights.

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Milan worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Milan have been about 19% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $404, while connecting flights had a median price of $340. Direct flights accounted for 12.1% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a non-stop journey against this typical price difference.

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Zürich to Milan: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Milan

Most itineraries for flights from Zürich to Milan connect at least once, with only 29.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means that while direct options exist, you will frequently encounter flights with at least one stop on this route.

A typical journey from Zürich to Milan takes about 9h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making the overall travel time longer than a direct flight would be. When planning your trip, consider this median travel time to manage your expectations for the journey.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to Milan, the cheapest time to fly is often during specific months. January stands out as the most affordable, with a median fare of $121. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $126, and February, with a median fare of $127. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Zürich to Milan typically range from $267–$725, with a median of $512. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Milan

Regular price: CHF 230 - CHF 339

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Milan is typically between CHF 230 and CHF 339. Currently, the lowest deal is CHF 98 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 16-Sep 22.

now CHF 98

Low CHF 230

High CHF 339

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Milan

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Milan is January, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $713. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 121

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 713

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Milan

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Milan

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 147

CHF 138

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 153

CHF 140

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 147

CHF 140

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 168

CHF 131

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 194

CHF 140

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 135

CHF 140

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

CHF 345 → CHF 113

67%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

CHF 363 → CHF 136

62%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CHF 342 → CHF 128

63%

1 night

Sep 14 - Sep 15

CHF 350 → CHF 147

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Milan

Zürich - Milan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to MIL are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, August, and February are cheapest

Historically, January ($121), August ($126), and February ($127) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 9h 30m

The median flight duration from ZRH to MIL is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

29.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to MIL are frequent, appearing 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 Milan, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 95

Milan main airports to arrive at

Milan Bergamo International Airport (BGY)

Cheapest

Milan Bergamo International Airport is a good option for travelers looking for a budget-friendly arrival.

📍 ~46 km from Milan city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 119

Airports nearby Milan used as alternative

Turin (TRN)

Cheapest

Turin Airport is a reliable alternative for domestic and European routes, despite a smaller flight network than Milan Malpensa.

📍 ~135 km from Milan (reachable by high-speed rail and motorway)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 102

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Milan

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Zürich to Milan is typically 60+ days before departure. During this booking window, the average price observed was $126. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging around $591. For the best value, travelers should aim to book well in advance of their intended travel dates.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Milan is considered to be $267 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $512. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $725 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $267 threshold.

Historically, January and August have been among the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Milan, with median prices of $121 and $126 respectively. February also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $127. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $512 for this route. Planning your trip during these periods could lead to significant savings.

Zürich to Milan: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Milan

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Milan

Regular price: CHF 230 - CHF 339

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Milan is typically between CHF 230 and CHF 339. Currently, the lowest deal is CHF 98 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 16-Sep 22.

now CHF 98

Low CHF 230

High CHF 339

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Milan

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 121

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 713

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Milan

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Milan

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 147

CHF 138

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 153

CHF 140

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 147

CHF 140

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 168

CHF 131

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 194

CHF 140

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Milan

Zürich (ZRH) - Milan (MXP)

Ethiopian Airlines

CHF 135

CHF 140

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

CHF 345 → CHF 113

67%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

CHF 363 → CHF 136

62%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CHF 342 → CHF 128

63%

1 night

Sep 14 - Sep 15

CHF 350 → CHF 147

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Milan

Zürich - Milan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to MIL are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, August, and February are cheapest

Historically, January ($121), August ($126), and February ($127) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 9h 30m

The median flight duration from ZRH to MIL is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

29.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to MIL are frequent, appearing 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 Milan, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 95

Milan main airports to arrive at

Milan Bergamo International Airport (BGY)

Cheapest

Milan Bergamo International Airport is a good option for travelers looking for a budget-friendly arrival.

📍 ~46 km from Milan city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 119

Airports nearby Milan used as alternative

Turin (TRN)

Cheapest

Turin Airport is a reliable alternative for domestic and European routes, despite a smaller flight network than Milan Malpensa.

Milan, Italy

78% AI deal score

$1,307

$725

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Milan

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Milan

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Milan

Zürich to Milan: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Milan

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Milan

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Milan

Direct flights from Zürich to Milan

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Milan

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Milan

Zürich - Milan route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, August, and February are cheapest

Flights typically last 9h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Milan main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Milan used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Milan

Best Elite deals to Milan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Milan

When should I buy Zürich to Milan tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Milan?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Milan?

Are there direct flights from Zürich to Milan?

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Milan?

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Milan worth the extra cost?

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Zürich to Milan: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Milan

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Milan

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Milan

Direct flights from Zürich to Milan

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Milan

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Milan

Zürich - Milan route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, August, and February are cheapest

Flights typically last 9h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Milan main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Milan used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Milan

Best Elite deals to Milan

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Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 21

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