Question 1

How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Zurich to New York typically takes around 9 hours 15 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 24 hours 50 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Zurich to New York, averaging around 2 to 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, Delta, Swiss and United Airlines. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Zurich to New York are operated by, among others, Delta, Swiss and United Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with ITA (via Rome-Fiumicino), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) and PLL LOT (via Warsaw). 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 New York?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Zurich to New York 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 New York?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Zurich to New York, there are on average around 2 to 3 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 Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Zurich to New York, there are around 16 to 17 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 Zurich to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Zurich to New York usually departs at 9:50 AM. 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 New York.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Zurich to New York usually departs at 5:15 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 New York	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (FRA) UA8862, UA8839 13h 30min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (IAD) UA1691, UA0052 16h 00min	United Airlines		$543
Best option Zurich New York	Outbound 06/26/26 direct LX0016 08h 50min	Return 07/03/26 direct LX0017 07h 55min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$622
Zurich New York	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0086, EK0205 26h 55min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (MXP) EK0206, LX1639 26h 35min	Emirates Airline		$1,756
Zurich New York	Outbound 06/25/26 direct UA9716 09h 20min	Return 06/30/26 2 Stopovers (YYZ, LHR) UA6631, UA8306, UA9761 13h 55min	United Airlines		$553
Zurich New York	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0569, FI0619 14h 05min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0618, FI0568 31h 55min	Icelandair		$572
Zurich New York	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0569, FI0619 14h 05min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0618, FI0568 31h 55min	Icelandair		$575
Zurich New York	Outbound 06/27/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN5104, SN0501 11h 35min	Return 07/02/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN0502, SN2731 19h 10min	Brussels Airlines	?	$583
Zurich New York	Outbound 06/25/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, YUL) AC6794, AC0833, AC8498 16h 27min	Return 06/30/26 2 Stopovers (YUL, FRA) AC8499, AC0846, AC9028 13h 15min	Air Canada		$603
Zurich New York	Outbound 08/20/26 direct LX0016 08h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH0411, LH5748 10h 30min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$603
Zurich New York	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0569, FI0619 14h 05min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0614, FI0568 10h 35min	Icelandair		$613

Roundtrip from	$542.65
Flight duration	min. 09:10 / max. 09:25
Return flight duration	min. 07:35/ max. 07:48
Distance	6323 km
Flights per week	40
Departure airport	Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH)
Departure country	Flights from Switzerland
Arrival airport	Airport New York, all Airports (NYC)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure country - Arrival airport	Switzerland - New York, all Airports
Departure airport - Destination country	Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten - United States

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