Question 1

How long is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Los Angeles typically takes around 12 hours 25 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 25 hours 55 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 2 to 3 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 Zurich to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles are operated by, among others, Swiss. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul), SAS (via Copenhagen) and United Airlines (via Toronto, Washington DC, San Francisco). 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 Zurich to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Zurich to Los Angeles 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 Zurich to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Zurich to Los Angeles, 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 Zurich to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Zurich to Los Angeles, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Zurich to Los Angeles depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Zurich to Los Angeles usually departs at 1:10 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 Los Angeles.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Zurich to Los Angeles depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Zurich to Los Angeles usually departs at 1:10 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
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 10/10/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0410, LO0023 33h 10min	Return -	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		$498
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, YYZ) AC6794, AC0827, AC0791 17h 03min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (YUL, FRA) AC0778, AC0846, AC9028 16h 30min	Air Canada		$717
Best option Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 03/01/27 direct LX0040 12h 25min	Return 03/21/27 direct LX0041 11h 05min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$903
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 10/02/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, SFO) DE4312, DE2096, AS0743 21h 25min	Return 10/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2081, DE4311 19h 00min	Condor, Alaska Airlines		$779
Zurich Los Angeles Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/15/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0410, LO0023 33h 10min	Return 08/22/26 1 Stopover (LGW, LTN) Z00712, U22531 19h 45min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		$974
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, YYZ) AC6794, AC0827, AC0791 17h 03min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (YUL, BRU) AC0774, AC0832, AC6785 17h 45min	Air Canada	?	$740
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 10/02/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, SFO) DE4312, DE2096, AS0743 21h 25min	Return 10/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2081, DE4311 19h 00min	Condor, Alaska Airlines		$750
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 10/02/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, SFO) DE4312, DE2096, AS0743 21h 25min	Return 10/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2081, DE4311 19h 00min	Condor, Alaska Airlines		$754
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 10/02/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, SFO) DE4312, DE2096, AS0743 21h 25min	Return 10/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2081, DE4319 13h 55min	Condor, Alaska Airlines	?	$758
Zurich Los Angeles	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (PHL) AA0093, AA1956 20h 00min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (PHL) AA2010, AA0092 22h 54min	American Airlines	?	$783

Cheapest outbound flight from	$497.05
Roundtrip from	$716.99
Flight duration	min. 12:10
Return flight duration	min. 10:55
Distance	9545 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH)
Departure country	Flights from Switzerland
Arrival airport	Airport Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure country - Arrival airport	Switzerland - Los Angeles International Airport, CA
Departure airport - Destination country	Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten - United States

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