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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $971. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.$968 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $968, select.

Zurich.$971 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Zurich.$971 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Zurich.$971 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Zurich.$972 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.

Zurich.$972 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.

Zurich.$972 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.

Zurich.$972 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.

Zurich.$973 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.

Zurich.$974 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $974, select.

Zurich.$974 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 Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $974, select.

Zurich.$975 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $975, select.

Zurich.$982 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $982, select.

Zurich.$987 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.

Zurich.$988 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Zurich on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.

Zurich.$989 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $989, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Los Angeles to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$968
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	11 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	15

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Los Angeles International to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Zurich is $968. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles International to Zurich?

11 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Zurich?

SWISS and United fly direct from Los Angeles International to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles International to Zurich?

As of September 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles International to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Zurich is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport on Friday, 14 May 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich with?

Currently, TAP Air Portugal and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
You can choose from seven weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 19:10 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.
Give yourself enough time to make your LAX to ZRH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SWISS offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is SWISS.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to ZRH flights. A reliable 81.36% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and ZRH include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

At the moment, $389 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $968. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to ZRH, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to ZRH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is located at One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Consider staying in a hotel close to ZRH if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation 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 popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Switzerland

Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.