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      Flight deals from New York Newark to Zurich

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $825. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Zurich.$651 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $651, select.
      Zurich.$651 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $651, select.
      Zurich.$708 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.
      Zurich.$708 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.
      Zurich.$758 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.
      Zurich.$760 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $760, select.
      Zurich.$761 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Zurich.$825 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $825, select.
      Zurich.$831 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $831, select.
      Zurich.$836 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $836, select.
      Zurich.$845 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $845, select.
      Zurich.$846 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $846, select.
      Zurich.$846 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sat, 8 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $846, select.
      Zurich.$848 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $848, select.
      Zurich.$848 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Wed, 12 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $848, select.
      Zurich.$899 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Zurich on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Zurich

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in December.
      Sep
      from $946
      Oct
      from $825
      Nov
      from $758
      Dec
      from $651
      Jan
      from $651
      Feb
      from $761
      Mar
      from $848
      Apr
      from $846
      May
      from $848
      Jun
      from $1,090
      Jul
      from $1,086
      Aug
      from $1,302

      Direct flights from New York Newark to Zurich

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      New York Newark to Zurich: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from New York Newark to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

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      Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

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      New York to Zurich: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$651
      Cheapest month to flyDecember
      Average flight time7 hrs, 56 mins
      Most popular airlineSWISS
      Average flights per week53

      Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Zurich is $651. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      7 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Zurich.
      SWISS, United and Lufthansa fly direct from New York Newark to Zurich.
      As of September 2026, there are 53 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Zurich.
      The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Zurich is usually December.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport on Sunday, 6 December 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 56 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Icelandair and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

      Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

      • The average duration of a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport is 7 hours 55 minutes.

      • Zurich is six hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

      • Flights from EWR to ZRH start from 18:05 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport flights.

      • Leave enough time to make your EWR to ZRH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

      • United is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.

      • United is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

      • SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates EWR to ZRH flights, with 73.33% of its services arriving as planned.

      • If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and ZRH:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Frankfurt am Main Airport

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • Currently, $350 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $651. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

      • Score cheap tickets from EWR to ZRH by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

      • September is the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

      • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EWR to ZRH.

      • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)

      • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

      • 71% of flights leaving from New York Newark Airport land at their destination on time.

      • To reach New York Newark Airport from central New York, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.

      • Need a handy hotel near EWR? If you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:

      • Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.

      • Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

      When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • Lock in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from EWR to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

      Explore more of Switzerland

      • Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.

      • Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.

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