How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?

Airlines like United Airlines, Air Europa, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Zurich to New York in about 12h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. The distance from Zurich to New York is about 6305 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York?

Consider Delta (84%), United Airlines (43%) or SWISS (43%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to New York.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York?

Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to New York. On average, Zurich has 11 outbound flights to New York per day from 0 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 9.4 km from Zurich’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to New York that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Tue 15/12

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1 stop18h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

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1 stop14h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

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₹ 39,633

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ZRHJFK

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Sun 21/2

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1 stop14h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

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₹ 39,728

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ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 11/3

10:35-19:05

1 stop14h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

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₹ 40,296

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1 stop28h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 41,431

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ZRHJFK

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13:35-17:09

Nonstop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,755

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ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

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Nonstop9h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

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₹ 42,755

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ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 11/3

13:30-16:44

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,755

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ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 15/4

13:35-17:09

Nonstop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,850

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ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 14/4

13:35-17:09

Nonstop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,850

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of ₹ 58,835). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to NYC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Zurich to New York flights typically cost between ₹ 56,754 and ₹ 73,591 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 57,038 on ITA Airways (1 Dec–6 Dec).

How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Zurich and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?

The best time to book flights from Zurich to New York is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York?
Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to New York. On average, Zurich has 11 outbound flights to New York per day from 0 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 9.4 km from Zurich’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?
Airlines like United Airlines, Air Europa, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Zurich to New York in about 12h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. The distance from Zurich to New York is about 6305 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York?
Consider Delta (84%), United Airlines (43%) or SWISS (43%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to New York.
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to New York?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of ₹ 58,835). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to New York as you normally would.

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The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Zurich to New York flights typically cost between ₹ 56,754 and ₹ 73,591 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 57,038 on ITA Airways (1 Dec–6 Dec).

How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Zurich and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?

The best time to book flights from Zurich to New York is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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Zurich to New York flights typically cost between ₹ 56,754 and ₹ 73,591 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 57,038 on ITA Airways (1 Dec–6 Dec).