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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to New York? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $994. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

New York.$722 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $722, select.

New York.$742 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Zurich on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $742, select.

New York.$742 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Zurich on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $742, select.

New York.$752 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.

New York.$762 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Zurich on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.

New York.$972 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.

New York.$975 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 27 Feb, 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 $975, select.

New York.$976 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $976, select.

New York.$978 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.

New York.$978 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.

New York.$979 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.

New York.$982 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $982, select.

New York.$992 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Zurich on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $992, select.

New York.$994 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $994, select.

New York.$995 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Zurich on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $995, select.

New York.$1,000 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,000, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York

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Zurich to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$722
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	9 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	94

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

How many airports are there in New York?

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.

How much are return flights from Zurich to New York?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to New York 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.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to New York?

9 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to New York.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to New York?

SWISS, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Zurich to New York.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to New York?

As of June 2026, there are 94 flights per week flying from Zurich to New York.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to New York?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

If you're flying from Zurich Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $722.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to New York on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to New York on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to New York?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Zurich Airport to New York?

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 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.

When is the best time to book flights to New York?

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.

What’s the weather like in New York?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to New York with?

Currently, LEVEL and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

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

Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to New York.
New York is six hours behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located. New York observes the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). You can choose from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ZRH to JFK is the 09:50 SWISS option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 13:35 with Delta Air Lines.
For a relaxed start to your ZRH to New York flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Begin your journey at ZRH and fly nonstop to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). That will be your arrival point when searching for Zurich Airport to New York tickets.
You can choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Zurich Airport to New York, including:
Travelling from central Zurich to ZRH takes about 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to New York or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
76% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport land at their destination on time.

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

$635 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to New York flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $722. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from ZRH to New York by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Zurich Airport to New York tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ZRH to New York.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Zurich Airport to New York by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the centre of New York takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Zurich Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from ZRH to New York.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

The centre of New York is about 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Once your flight from Zurich Airport to New York has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near EWR. Settle in and get cosy after your ZRH to New York flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at EWR will help you save.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Head to the city centre after your flight from Zurich Airport to New York has arrived. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take you around 55 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel near LGA. Get settled at one of these stays after your ZRH to New York flight:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from LGA around two weeks ahead of your flight from Zurich Airport to New York. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better deal.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

Best time to go to New York

December is the quietest month for flights from Zurich Airport to New York, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Zurich Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to New York around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about New York

Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to New York, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its must-visit sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.