What percentage of Zürich to New York flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.9% of flights from Zürich to New York were direct. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct options are less common for this particular route.

How long is the flight from Zürich to New York?

The median direct flight time from Zürich to New York is approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 14 hours and 20 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 6274 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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 can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. Monitoring prices over time can help travelers identify optimal booking moments.

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Zürich to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to New York

The journey from Zürich to New York covers a distance of 6274 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to New York, fares typically range from $673–$1087, with a median of $831. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $500. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $575, and January presents a median of $579. These months generally provide the best value for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Zürich to New York connect at least once, with only 9.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to New York. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you'll likely encounter at least one layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Zürich to New York, including connections, takes approximately 19h 10m. This duration reflects the median travel time across all observed itineraries, accounting for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to New York

Regular price: CHF 434 - CHF 1,097

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to New York is CHF 434 to CHF 1097. The current lowest deal is CHF 384 with Allegro. This deal is for travel from Jan 28-Jan 30.

now CHF 384

Low CHF 434

High CHF 1,097

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York is November, with a median price of $500. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1090. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 500

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,090

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

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 640

CHF 429

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 626

CHF 412

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 579

CHF 415

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 575

CHF 415

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 625

CHF 427

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 638

CHF 428

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

CHF 570 → CHF 348

39%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

CHF 541 → CHF 326

40%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

CHF 635 → CHF 430

32%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

CHF 633 → CHF 439

31%

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Zürich - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to NYC are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration from ZRH to NYC is 19h 10m, covering 6274 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct deals

Swiss International Air Lines has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from ZRH to NYC 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 New York, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 388

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Zürich to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 388

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is highly convenient for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 641

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From ZRH

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Nov 25

New York, United States

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Nov 18

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$3,414

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Nov 14

New York, United States

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$3,405

$1,109

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Nov 21

New York, United States

96% AI deal score

$3,457

$1,109

Save $2,348

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From ZRH

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Nov 04

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$3,131

$1,109

Save $2,022

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Nov 04

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$3,142

$1,109

Save $2,033

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From ZRH

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Nov 18

New York, United States

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$3,279

$1,109

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Nov 14

New York, United States

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$3,152

$1,109

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New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$3,243

$1,111

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New York, United States

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$3,252

$1,704

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New York, United States

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$3,265

$1,704

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New York, United States

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$3,226

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to New York is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was around $785. Booking 7-13 days out also shows a relatively good average price of $795, while prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $920. Travelers booking 60+ days out also see higher prices, with an average of $931.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to New York is considered to be $673 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $831. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1087 or less. This threshold of $673 represents the lower end of prices typically seen for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to New York include November, with a median price of $500. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $575. January is another month where travelers can find lower fares, with a median price of $579. These months tend to be significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $831 for this route.

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 434 - CHF 1,097

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to New York is CHF 434 to CHF 1097. The current lowest deal is CHF 384 with Allegro. This deal is for travel from Jan 28-Jan 30.

now CHF 384

Low CHF 434

High CHF 1,097

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to New York

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 500

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,090

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

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 640

CHF 429

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 626

CHF 412

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 579

CHF 415

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 575

CHF 415

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 625

CHF 427

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - New York

Zürich (ZRH) - New York (EWR)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 638

CHF 428

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

CHF 570 → CHF 348

39%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

CHF 541 → CHF 326

40%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

CHF 635 → CHF 430

32%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

CHF 633 → CHF 439

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to New York

Zürich - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to NYC are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration from ZRH to NYC is 19h 10m, covering 6274 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct deals

Swiss International Air Lines has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from ZRH to NYC 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 New York, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 388

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Zürich to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 388

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is highly convenient for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$3,226

$1,704

Save $1,522

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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 above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

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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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 above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

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

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