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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,030. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.$722 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $722, select.
Zurich.$772 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $772, select.
Zurich.$773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.
Zurich.$773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.
Zurich.$784 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $784, select.
Zurich.$840 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
Zurich.$841 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $841, select.
Zurich.$861 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $861, select.
Zurich.$931 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $931, select.
Zurich.$932 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $932, select.
Zurich.$933 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $933, select.
Zurich.$938 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.
Zurich.$943 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $943, select.
Zurich.$945 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.
Zurich.$946 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $946, select.
Zurich.$1,030 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,030, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $1,266
Aug
from $1,030
Sep
from $722
Oct
from $773
Nov
from $772
Dec
from $773
Jan
from $933
Feb
from $932
Mar
from $945
Apr
from $1,050
May
from $1,299
Jun
from $1,362

Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Zurich

Washington D.C. to Zurich: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$722
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Zurich is $722. 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.
8 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Zurich.
SWISS, Air Canada and United fly direct from Washington D.C. to Zurich.
As of July 2026, there are 62 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 18 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.

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

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH) jetting off from here.

  • Zurich is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Washington DC to ZRH.

  • July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Washington DC to ZRH that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DCA and ZRH include:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to ZRH are available with United Airlines.

  • On the IAD to ZRH route, United is the preferred choice for many passengers.

  • Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Go with SWISS. 85.05% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Zurich Airport arrive on schedule.

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and ZRH:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to ZRH flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BWI and ZRH are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

  • Make catching an early Washington DC to Zurich Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • Flights that take off from BWI reach their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:

  • Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Zurich Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

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

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 10 minutes.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Zurich Airport is $430. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $722. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • Book seven months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to ZRH.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Washington DC to Zurich Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Washington DC to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to ZRH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Zurich Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Zurich

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

  • Your Zurich trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres southwest of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Switzerland, consider Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are the start of reasons to visit.

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