Question 1

How long is the flight from New York to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from New York to Zurich typically takes around 7 hours 50 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 13 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from New York to Zurich, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 11 to 12 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from New York to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from New York to Zurich are operated by, among others, Delta and Swiss. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Brussels Airlines (via Brussels), SAS (via Copenhagen, Oslo) and Air Europa (via Madrid). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from New York to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from New York to Zurich operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from New York to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

On the route from New York to Zurich, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from New York to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

On the route from New York to Zurich, there are around 11 to 12 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from New York to Zurich depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from New York to Zurich usually departs at 4:25 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Zurich.

Question 8

When does the last flight from New York to Zurich depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from New York to Zurich usually departs at 10:05 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (OSL) SK0924, SK0841 13h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0604, SK0915 32h 05min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$651
Best option New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 direct LX0017 07h 55min	Return 08/25/26 direct LX0016 08h 50min	Swiss International Air Lines		$912
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MXP) EK0206, LX1639 26h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MXP) LX1638, EK0205 26h 10min	Emirates Airline, Swiss International Air Lines		$1,089
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (OSL) SK0924, SK0841 13h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0915 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$685
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (OSL) SK0924, SK0841 13h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0915 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$688
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (OSL) SK0924, SK0841 13h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0915 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$691
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0614, FI0568 10h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0741, BA1516 12h 05min	Icelandair		$742
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0614, FI0568 10h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0569, FI0619 14h 05min	Icelandair	?	$756
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0614, FI0568 10h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0569, FI0619 14h 05min	Icelandair		$765
New York Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0614, FI0568 10h 35min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (BER, LHR) EW8763, AA7119, AA0141 30h 50min	Icelandair	?	$783

Roundtrip from	$ 650,80
Flight duration	min. 07:40 / max. 07:48
Return flight duration	min. 09:10/ max. 09:15
Distance	6317 km
Flights per week	24
Departure airport	Airport New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
Arrival airport	Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH)
Destination country	Flights to Switzerland
City-Code - Arrival airport	New York - Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten
Departure airport - Destination country	New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY - Switzerland

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