Are there direct flights from Zürich to Vienna?

Yes, direct flights from Zürich to Vienna are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 24.5% of all flight options on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting services.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Vienna?

The direct flight from Zürich to Vienna typically takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. This route covers a distance of 604 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 5 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from Zürich to Vienna come with a significant price premium. The median price for a direct flight was $347, which is 103% higher than the median connecting flight price of $171. While direct flights offer convenience, they represent a smaller share of available options, accounting for 16.1% of flights. Travelers should weigh the time saved against the substantial cost difference.

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Zürich to Vienna: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Vienna

Flights from Zürich to Vienna cover a distance of 604 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, fares for this route typically range from $157 to $362, with a median price of $223. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Zürich to Vienna may require some flexibility.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Vienna, consider traveling in January, when the median fare is around $119. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $123, followed by November at $134. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 24.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to Vienna. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices regularly.

A typical journey from Zürich to Vienna, including connections, takes approximately 4h 55m. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, influencing the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Vienna

Regular price: CHF 231 - CHF 398

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Vienna is typically between 231 CHF and 398 CHF. The current lowest deal is 124 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 30.

now CHF 124

Low CHF 231

High CHF 398

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Vienna

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Vienna is January, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $256. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 119

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 256

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Vienna

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Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Vienna

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 347

CHF 173

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 351

CHF 183

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 300

CHF 163

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 321

CHF 173

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 344

CHF 183

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 298

CHF 158

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

CHF 365 → CHF 148

60%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

CHF 354 → CHF 150

58%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

CHF 354 → CHF 156

56%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

CHF 365 → CHF 169

54%

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Zürich - Vienna route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to VIE are below the typical level, with deals around $124.

📅 Best time to fly

January, October, and November are cheapest

Historically, January ($119), October ($123), and November ($134) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 4h 55m

The median flight duration from Zürich to Vienna is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights

Austrian Airlines has direct flights available from ZRH to VIE.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to VIE are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Vienna, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 128

Vienna main airports to arrive at

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Zürich to Vienna.

📍 ~19 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 128

Airports nearby Vienna used as alternative

Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Cheapest

Bratislava Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and dedicated shuttle links to Vienna.

📍 ~60 km from Vienna (reachable by bus and shuttle).

💸 Flights from ~CHF 105

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vienna

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Vienna is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $212. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $231, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $219. Even booking more than 60 days in advance resulted in a slightly higher average price of $229, suggesting that planning within the recommended window can offer better value.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Vienna is typically around $157 or less. The median price for this route was $223. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $362 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the good price threshold of $157 can help travelers secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Vienna are January, October, and November. January typically sees a median price of $119, while October's median price is $123. November also offers competitive fares with a median of $134. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $223 for this route.

Zürich to Vienna: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Vienna

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Vienna

Regular price: CHF 231 - CHF 398

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Vienna is typically between 231 CHF and 398 CHF. The current lowest deal is 124 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 30.

now CHF 124

Low CHF 231

High CHF 398

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Vienna

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 119

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 256

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Vienna

Austrian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Vienna

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 347

CHF 173

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 351

CHF 183

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 300

CHF 163

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 321

CHF 173

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 344

CHF 183

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Vienna

Zürich (ZRH) - Vienna (VIE)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 298

CHF 158

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

CHF 365 → CHF 148

60%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

CHF 354 → CHF 150

58%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

CHF 354 → CHF 156

56%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

CHF 365 → CHF 169

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Vienna

Zürich - Vienna route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to VIE are below the typical level, with deals around $124.

📅 Best time to fly

January, October, and November are cheapest

Historically, January ($119), October ($123), and November ($134) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 4h 55m

The median flight duration from Zürich to Vienna is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights

Austrian Airlines has direct flights available from ZRH to VIE.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to VIE are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Vienna, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 128

Vienna main airports to arrive at

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Zürich to Vienna.

📍 ~19 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 128

Airports nearby Vienna used as alternative

Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Cheapest

Bratislava Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and dedicated shuttle links to Vienna.

Vienna, Austria

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$884

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vienna

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Vienna

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Vienna

Zürich to Vienna: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Vienna

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Vienna

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Vienna

Direct flights from Zürich to Vienna

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Vienna

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Vienna

Zürich - Vienna route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, October, and November are cheapest

Median flight time is 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Vienna main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Vienna used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vienna

Best Elite deals to Vienna

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 06

Dec 15

Oct 21

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Oct 21

Oct 28

Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vienna

When should I buy Zürich to Vienna tickets?

How much should a flight from Zürich to Vienna cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Vienna?

Are there direct flights from Zürich to Vienna?

How long is the flight from Zürich to Vienna?

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

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Zürich to Vienna: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Vienna

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Vienna

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Vienna

Direct flights from Zürich to Vienna

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Vienna

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Vienna

Zürich - Vienna route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, October, and November are cheapest

Median flight time is 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Vienna main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Vienna used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vienna

Best Elite deals to Vienna

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 06

Dec 15

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 28

Oct 27

Oct 28

Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vienna

When should I buy Zürich to Vienna tickets?

How much should a flight from Zürich to Vienna cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Vienna?