Cheap flights from Chicago to Zurich from $564 MDW, ORD → ZRH
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest return found recently is $773 with Turkish Airlines, 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $564 with Turkish Airlines, 2 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $564, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $773, 5 Mar 2027 to 9 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $768 to $859
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $763 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SWISS, United Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $768 to $859.
Cheapest return found recently
$773
5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 8:15 p.m. · Return leaves 6:40 p.m. · 41 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Istanbul New Airport (IST) · overnight connection · 8 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,519
5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 · SWISS
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:15 p.m. · 19 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$773 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$763 9 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $683 to $1,294.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 25 Dec to 5 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
56 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $945 | SAS Scandinavian | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $763 | SAS Scandinavian | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | $773 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $763.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: SAS Scandinavian, Turkish Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$564
2 Dec · Turkish Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 11:45 a.m. · 15 h 15 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$564 2 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 2 days, 21 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $564 to $681.
At $564, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
2 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | $564 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Zurich
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Zurich?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $684 | $684 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $854 | $684 | +25% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $1,044 | $683 | +53% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $1,761 | $1,761 | +158% | 7 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: we have 2 days of one-way prices, 21 Oct to 11 Nov, and compare booking times once 3 booking ranges have 7 days each.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Zurich?
The cheapest return found recently is $773 with Turkish Airlines, 5 Mar 2027 to 9 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $763 with SAS Scandinavian, 9 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $768 to $859.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Zurich?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $564 with Turkish Airlines, 2 Dec, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zurich?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $763, 9 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Zurich?
In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Zurich?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,519 with SWISS, 5 Mar 2027 to 9 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich?
Between 25 Dec and 5 Mar 2027, SAS Scandinavian has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Turkish Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work