Travelling from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport is 11 hours.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich eight hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Your LAS to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Edelweiss Air on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAS and ZRH:
Incheon International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$498 is currently the best price for a one-way Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at $906. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from LAS to ZRH, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAS to ZRH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that depart LAS arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Las Vegas to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LAS? If you're catching an early flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LAS to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.