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Flight deals from Houston to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,385. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.$1,012 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,012, select.
Zurich.$1,012 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with United and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zurich on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,012, select.
Zurich.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with United and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zurich on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.
Zurich.$1,020 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,020, select.
Zurich.$1,028 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,028, select.
Zurich.$1,085 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,085, select.
Zurich.$1,087 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,087, select.
Zurich.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.
Zurich.$1,141 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,141, select.
Zurich.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Zurich.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Zurich.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Zurich.$1,151 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,151, select.
Zurich.$1,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,176, select.
Zurich.$1,176 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,176, select.
Zurich.$1,202 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,202, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jun
from $1,316
Jul
from $1,385
Aug
from $1,202
Sep
from $1,147
Oct
from $1,147
Nov
from $1,013
Dec
from $1,020
Jan
from $1,012
Feb
from $1,012
Mar
from $1,176
Apr
from $1,176
May
from $1,093

Houston to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Zurich

10km from central Zurich
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St Gallen Altenrhein

78km from central Zurich
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Friedrichshafen

80km from central Zurich
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Mulhouse

80km from central Zurich
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Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

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Houston to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,012
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Zurich is $1,012. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Houston to Zurich. But we found flights with one stop from $1,012.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Houston to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Zurich is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Zurich Airport on Tuesday, 5 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Houston and Zurich Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Zurich is United .

Flying from Houston to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know

  • Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Houston.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to ZRH, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to ZRH departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Zurich Airport, browse these options when leaving from Houston Hobby Airport:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Houston to ZRH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.

  • The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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

  • Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Zurich Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Zurich Airport is $455. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,012. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to ZRH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Cheap Houston to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Houston to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Houston to Zurich Airport.

The best time to fly from Houston to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your Houston to ZRH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Zurich Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Zurich

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Zurich right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Houston to Zurich Airport:

  • There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Zurich when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 177 kilometres southwest to Lausanne to check off its popular sights. From Olympic Park to The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 161 kilometres south of Zurich, Lugano is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

Plan the rest of your trip from Houston to Zurich

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