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Flight deals from Seattle to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $955. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.$834 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $834, select.
Zurich.$890 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $890, select.
Zurich.$892 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $892, select.
Zurich.$941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.
Zurich.$955 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Zurich.$981 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $981, select.
Zurich.$1,018 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,018, select.
Zurich.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
Zurich.$1,047 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,047, select.
Zurich.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.
Zurich.$1,176 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,176, select.
Zurich.$1,190 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,190, select.
Zurich.$1,199 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 29 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zurich on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,199, select.
Zurich.$1,229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,229, select.
Zurich.$1,295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,295, select.
Zurich.$1,331 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,331, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in October.
Apr
from $1,190
May
from $955
Jun
from $1,373
Jul
from $1,295
Aug
from $1,042
Sep
from $941
Oct
from $890
Nov
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Dec
from $1,343
Jan
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Feb
from $1,018
Mar
from $1,199

Direct flights from Seattle to Zurich

Seattle to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seattle 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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Friedrichshafen

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Mulhouse

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Seattle to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$834
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineEdelweiss Air
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Seattle to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle to Zurich is $834. 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.
9 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle to Zurich.
Edelweiss Air and SWISS fly direct from Seattle to Zurich.
As of April 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Seattle to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Zurich is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Zurich Airport on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 55 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.

Travelling from Seattle to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is Seattle's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from here.

  • Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 55 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Seattle to Zurich Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to ZRH.

  • Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Zurich Airport (ZRH) can be booked from this terminal.

  • Edelweiss Air is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Seattle to Zurich Airport taking off from SEA.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between SEA and ZRH is edelweiss air.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to ZRH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Zurich Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • 80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SEA.

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)

  • PAE is around 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to ZRH flight:

  • Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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 drive to the city.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.

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

  • $505 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from $834. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap flights from Seattle to ZRH, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Seattle to Zurich Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Seattle to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.

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

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

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in January if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Book a Seattle to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Zurich Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Zurich

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Zurich right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Zurich Airport:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are top sights which should be on any well-planned Zurich itinerary.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.

  • Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

Plan the rest of your trip from Seattle to Zurich

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