New York Airport (JFK) Flights to Zurich Airport Airport (ZRH)

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One-way from £466.80

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Swiss fly direct from John F Kennedy International to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland. The flight time from John F Kennedy International to Zürich-Kloten is around 8 Hours 14 Minutes and you will cover 6,309 Km (3,920 Miles). The airport code for John F Kennedy International is JFK and for Zürich-Kloten it is ZRH.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are looking to get the cheapest flights possible then we recommend you travel mid week or in the late evening. On occasions, airliners may have special offers so look out for these. We recommend booking your flights to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland in advance as prices normally increase the nearer the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at Zürich-Kloten.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss222233216:1522:30VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines222222106:1020:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines111111120:3020:45VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights offered from John F Kennedy International to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland are by Swiss with around 16 flights a week. These operate from 16:15 with the latest flight being at 22:30. The most popular flight no is LX15, LX17 and LX6019.

When travelling with Swiss it would be worth visiting their website swiss.com for further information on bookings and special offers.

Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9715
SwissLX15
20:45
AirlineFlightNo
Delta Air LinesDL52
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Tuesday
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9715
SwissLX15
20:45
AirlineFlightNo
Delta Air LinesDL52
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Wednesday
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9715
Delta Air LinesDL52
SwissLX15
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Thursday
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9715
Delta Air LinesDL52
SwissLX15
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Friday
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9715
Delta Air LinesDL52
SwissLX15
22:30
AirlineFlightNo
SwissLX6019
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Saturday
12:30
AirlineFlightNo
SwissLX6019
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9715
Delta Air LinesDL52
SwissLX15
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Sunday
06:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA9717
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
SwissLX17
20:30
AirlineFlightNo
Delta Air LinesDL52
SwissLX15
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Instead of flying directly from John F Kennedy International and arrive at Zürich-Kloten, you may arrive Zürich-Kloten by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Newark to Zurich 06,332 km (3,935 miles)8 Hours 15 Minutes
Philadelphia to Zurich 06,460 km (4,014 miles)8 Hours 24 Minutes

Please check before travelling to Zürich-Kloten that a travel visa is not required.

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Flight Price FAQ - New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH)

DIRECT SWISS
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest direct flight one way from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH is £466.80 ($587 €544.88)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest direct return flight from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH is £520.08 ($654 €607.08)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest flight one way from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH is £210.74 ($265 €245.99)
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What is the cheapest return flight from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest return flight from New York JFK to Zurich ZRH is £396.02 ($498 €462.27)
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Flight Info FAQ - New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH)

Who flies from New York to Zurich?
The following airlines fly from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH): Delta Air Lines, Swiss, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from New York to Zurich?
The flight from New York to Zurich is 6,309KM or 3,920 miles.
How long does the flight from New York to Zurich to take?
The flight from New York to Zurich takes 8 Hours 14 Minutes.

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