Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is six hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MSP to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MSP and ZRH include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $390. A return ticket right now is $881. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MSP to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSP to ZRH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.