Question 1

How long is the flight from Washington-DC to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Washington-DC to Zurich typically takes around 8 hours 15 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 11 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Washington-DC to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Washington-DC to Zurich, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 6 to 7 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 Washington-DC to Zurich?

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Direct flights from Washington-DC to Zurich are operated by, among others, United Airlines and Swiss. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Swiss (via London Heathrow), SAS (via Copenhagen) and United Airlines (via Newark, London Heathrow). 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 Washington-DC to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Washington-DC 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 Washington-DC to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Washington-DC to Zurich, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Washington-DC to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Washington-DC to Zurich, there are around 6 to 7 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 Washington-DC to Zurich depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Washington-DC to Zurich usually departs at 5:25 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 Washington-DC to Zurich depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Washington-DC to Zurich usually departs at 9:30 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
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0926, SK0609 17h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0925 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$717
Best option Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/18/26 direct LX0073 08h 05min	Return 08/25/26 direct LX0072 09h 40min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$965
Washington-DC Zurich Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 10/01/26 3 Stopovers (YOW, LHR, BER) AC8870, AC0888, AC6934, EW8762 24h 50min	Return 10/11/26 3 Stopovers (BER, FRA, YYZ) EC5188, AC9044, AC0843, AC8786 18h 39min	Air Canada, Eurowings		$1,066
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 10/01/26 2 Stopovers (JFK, CPH) SK3372, SK0916, SK0603 21h 00min	Return 10/11/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, JFK) SK0602, SK0915, SK3373 18h 39min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$1,072
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0926, SK0603 11h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0604, SK0925 32h 05min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$747
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0926, SK0601 31h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0925 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$772
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0926, SK0601 31h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0925 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$786
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0926, SK0601 31h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0925 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$790
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0234, TP0934 17h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0933, TP0231 27h 05min	TAP Air Portugal		$875
Washington-DC Zurich	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0926, SK0603 11h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0610, SK0925 26h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$886

Roundtrip from	$716.70
Flight duration	min. 08:00
Return flight duration	min. 09:35
Distance	6656 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport Washington-DC (WAS)
Arrival airport	Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH)
Destination country	Flights to Switzerland
Departure airport - Destination country	Washington-DC - Switzerland

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