What percentage of Zürich to New York flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 4.8% of flights from Zürich to New York were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct options are less common for this route.

How long is the flight from Zürich to New York?

A direct flight from Zürich to New York typically takes about 9 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 14 hours and 44 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 6274 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Zürich to New York flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Zürich to New York are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find optimal fares for this route.

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Zürich to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to New York

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to New York, fares typically range from $727 to $1092, with a median price of $907. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York, the data shows that February is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $801. Following closely, June also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $820. January is another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $848.

Most itineraries for flights from Zürich to New York connect at least once, with only 4.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Zürich to New York takes about 9h 15m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. For those rare direct flights from Zürich to New York, the non-stop flight time is also approximately 9h 15m, while connecting flights typically extend to around 21h 45m.

The route from Zürich to New York covers a distance of 6274 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance means travelers should anticipate longer flight times and often more complex travel plans, including potential layovers.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to New York

Regular price: CHF 462 - CHF 832

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

Regular prices for flights from Zurich to New York typically range from 462 CHF to 832 CHF. The current lowest deal is 381 CHF with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 8.

now CHF 381

Low CHF 462

High CHF 832

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York is July, with a median price of $792. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1153. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 792

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,153

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to New York

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to New York

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (JFK)

Icelandair

CHF 428

CHF 416

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 480

CHF 436

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

CHF 434

CHF 436

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 452

CHF 433

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 610

CHF 453

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 586

CHF 456

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to New York

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

CHF 642 → CHF 425

34%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

CHF 637 → CHF 425

33%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

CHF 611 → CHF 413

32%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

CHF 576 → CHF 413

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to New York

Zürich - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Zürich to New York are near the typical level, with a median of $907.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $801

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to New York, with a median price of $801.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 15m

Direct flights from Zürich to New York typically take 9h 15m, while connecting flights average 21h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.8% of recent flights from Zürich to New York are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Zürich to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Zürich to New York are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient option for flights to New York, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 382

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Consider Newark Liberty International for flights from Zurich to New York, offering a convenient arrival option.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 379

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 780

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

$1,699

Save $1,443

From ZRH

Elite

Jan 21

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,136

$1,974

Save $1,162

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 21

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,089

$1,979

Save $1,110

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Jan 07

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,059

$1,979

Save $1,080

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 25

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,123

$1,979

Save $1,144

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 19

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,914

$2,258

Save $1,656

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to New York is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $933. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to approximately $1260. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1031.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to New York is considered to be $727 or less. The median price for this route was $907. Prices tend to increase significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $1092 or higher.

Historically, February and June have offered some of the cheapest flights from Zürich to New York, with median prices around $801 and $820, respectively. January also shows relatively lower median prices at $848. The annual median price for this route is $907, indicating these months are typically more affordable for travelers.

Zürich to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to New York

How much is a round trip from Zürich to New York

Regular price: CHF 462 - CHF 832

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

Regular prices for flights from Zurich to New York typically range from 462 CHF to 832 CHF. The current lowest deal is 381 CHF with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 8.

now CHF 381

Low CHF 462

High CHF 832

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York

July

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 792

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,153

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to New York

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to New York

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (JFK)

Icelandair

CHF 428

CHF 416

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 480

CHF 436

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Icelandair

CHF 434

CHF 436

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 452

CHF 433

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 610

CHF 453

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 586

CHF 456

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to New York

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

CHF 642 → CHF 425

34%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

CHF 637 → CHF 425

33%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

CHF 611 → CHF 413

32%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

CHF 576 → CHF 413

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to New York

Zürich - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Zürich to New York are near the typical level, with a median of $907.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $801

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to New York, with a median price of $801.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 15m

Direct flights from Zürich to New York typically take 9h 15m, while connecting flights average 21h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.8% of recent flights from Zürich to New York are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Zürich to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Zürich to New York are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient option for flights to New York, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 382

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Consider Newark Liberty International for flights from Zurich to New York, offering a convenient arrival option.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 379

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,142

$1,699

Save $1,443

From ZRH

Elite

Jan 21

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,136

$1,974

Save $1,162

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 21

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,089

$1,979

Save $1,110

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Jan 07

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,059

$1,979

Save $1,080

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 25

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,123

$1,979

Save $1,144

Icelandair

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 19

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,914

$2,258

Save $1,656

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Zürich to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to New York

Zürich to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to New York

How much is a round trip from Zürich to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York

Direct flights from Zürich to New York

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to New York

Zürich - New York route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $801

Direct flights average 9h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zürich to New York?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to New York?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Zürich to New York?

What percentage of Zürich to New York flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Zürich to New York?

Should I set a price alert for Zürich to New York flights?

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Zürich to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to New York

How much is a round trip from Zürich to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York

Direct flights from Zürich to New York

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to New York

Zürich - New York route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $801

Direct flights average 9h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Nov 23

Dec 21

Dec 21

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Dec 05

Nov 21

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Dec 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zürich to New York?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to New York?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Zürich to New York?