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Flight deals from Zurich to Washington Dulles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $678. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$678 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
Washington D.C..$797 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.
Washington D.C..$830 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $830, select.
Washington D.C..$830 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $830, select.
Washington D.C..$836 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $836, select.
Washington D.C..$839 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Washington D.C..$839 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Washington D.C..$839 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Washington D.C..$840 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Zurich on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
Washington D.C..$853 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $853, select.
Washington D.C..$872 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.
Washington D.C..$872 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.
Washington D.C..$878 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $878, select.
Washington D.C..$881 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.
Washington D.C..$882 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $882, select.
Washington D.C..$882 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $882, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $1,212
Aug
from $678
Sep
from $839
Oct
from $836
Nov
from $830
Dec
from $882
Jan
from $881
Feb
from $926
Mar
from $872
Apr
from $962
May
from $938
Jun
from $927

Direct flights from Zurich to Washington Dulles

Zurich to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
Closest
from $876
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
Cheapest
from $678
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
from $729
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Zurich to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$678
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time9 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Washington Dulles is $678. 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 36 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Washington Dulles.
SWISS, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Zurich to Washington Dulles.
As of July 2026, there are 55 flights per week flying from Zurich to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Washington Dulles is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 36 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Icelandair and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is 9 hours 35 minutes.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, making Washington DC six hours behind Zurich.

  • Flights from ZRH to IAD start from 10:45 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 13:05 with SWISS. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your ZRH to IAD flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • United offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.

  • The most punctual carrier offering ZRH to IAD flights is SWISS. Its services arrive without delay 77.57% of the time.

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

  • Currently, $500 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $678. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZRH to IAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ZRH to IAD.

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

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • 76% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

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

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you want to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to IAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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