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      Flight deals from Zurich to New York Newark

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $701. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      New York.$659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.
      New York.$686 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.
      New York.$687 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
      New York.$695 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 12 May, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.
      New York.$701 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.
      New York.$717 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $717, select.
      New York.$717 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr, returning Wed, 14 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $717, select.
      New York.$717 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $717, select.
      New York.$718 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $718, select.
      New York.$719 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Fri, 21 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $719, select.
      New York.$721 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $721, select.
      New York.$721 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $721, select.
      New York.$724 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.
      New York.$727 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $727, select.
      New York.$727 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $727, select.
      New York.$728 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $728, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York Newark

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in December.
      Aug
      from $1,040
      Sep
      from $701
      Oct
      from $687
      Nov
      from $717
      Dec
      from $659
      Jan
      from $721
      Feb
      from $718
      Mar
      from $727
      Apr
      from $717
      May
      from $695
      Jun
      from $834
      Jul
      from $869

      Direct flights from Zurich to New York Newark

      Air Canada
      Austrian Airlines
      Lufthansa
      SWISS
      United

      Zurich to New York Newark: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Zurich to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

      New York LaGuardia

      13km from central New York
      Closest
      from $802
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      New York Newark

      14km from central New York
      from $659
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      New York John F. Kennedy

      21km from central New York
      Cheapest
      from $414
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      Westchester County

      47km from central New York
      from $1,117
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      Islip

      77km from central New York
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      Stewart International

      88km from central New York
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      Zurich to New York: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$659
      Cheapest month to flyDecember
      Average flight time9 hrs, 20 mins
      Most popular airlineSWISS
      Average flights per week55

      Finding cheap flights from Zurich to New York Newark: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to New York Newark is $659. 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 20 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to New York Newark.
      SWISS, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Zurich to New York Newark.
      As of August 2026, there are 55 flights per week flying from Zurich to New York Newark.
      The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York Newark is usually December.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 20 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 New York Newark 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Vueling Airlines and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York Newark.

      Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know

      • Around 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport.

      • New York's timezone is UTC-5, making New York six hours behind Zurich.

      • Flights from ZRH to EWR start from 10:10 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 17:20 with SWISS. Overall, there are 14 weekly Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport flights.

      • To ensure you catch your ZRH to EWR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

      • United offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in New York — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

      • Most travellers choose to travel with United on this route.

      • SWISS is the most punctual carrier that offers ZRH to EWR flights. A reliable 82.5% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)

      • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport flight is $467. A return fare is currently $659. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to EWR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

      • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from ZRH to EWR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

      • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport.

      Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • Of the departures from Zurich Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      • Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.

      • Need a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

      Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)

      When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)

      • December is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport. For smaller crowds, head to New York in September.

      • When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to New York Newark Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

      • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've done New York, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its top attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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