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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,622. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.$1,270 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,270, select.

Zurich.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.

Zurich.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.

Zurich.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.

Zurich.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.

Zurich.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.

Zurich.$1,278 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,278, select.

Zurich.$1,305 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Zurich on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,305, select.

Zurich.$1,329 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,329, select.

Zurich.$1,330 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,330, select.

Zurich.$1,372 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Sat, 26 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Sat, 26 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,372, select.

Zurich.$1,389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,389, select.

Zurich.$1,408 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,408, select.

Zurich.$1,450 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with ITA Airways and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,450, select.

Zurich.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.

Zurich.$1,463 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,463, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Rio de Janeiro to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Rio de Janeiro to Zurich: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,270
Cheapest month to fly	January

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich is $1,270. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich. But we found flights with one stop from $1,272.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich?

As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 20 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Zurich Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

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 Rio de Janeiro to Zurich with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Zurich is Air Canada .

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know

Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to ZRH, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to ZRH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from GIG arrive on schedule 80% of the time.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

SDU is around 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to ZRH flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport flight.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

Central Zurich is around 11 kilometres from Zurich Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Currently, $600 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,272. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to ZRH.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

January is the quietest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Zurich

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Zurich when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.

Explore more of Switzerland

You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 177 kilometres southwest to Lausanne to check off its leading 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. Experience major highlights starting with Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.