Cheap flights from Zurich to New York from $462 ZRH → EWR, JFK, LGA
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest return found recently is $517 with SAS Scandinavian, 27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $462 with British Airways, 3 Jul 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $462, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $517, 27 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $526 to $646
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $417 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SWISS, United Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $526 to $646.
Cheapest return found recently
$517
27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 · SAS Scandinavian
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · Return leaves 5:10 p.m. · 35 h 59 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) · overnight connection · 13 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$943
27 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 · SWISS
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Leaves 5:00 p.m. · Return leaves 2:15 a.m. · 17 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Zurich to New York
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$517 27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$417 13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $417 to $528.
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 11 departure dates from 25 Nov to 6 Sept 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?
No. We hold 9-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 27 Mar 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
237 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 6 Dec | $626 | Air Europa | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $832 | Finnair | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $534 | SAS Scandinavian | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $417 | Icelandair | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 | $542 | SAS Scandinavian | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $528 | Icelandair | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $626 | SAS Scandinavian | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $517 | SAS Scandinavian | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Aug 2027 – 11 Sept 2027 | $666 | Aer Lingus | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | $719 | Aer Lingus | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Sept 2027 – 30 Sept 2027 | $523 | SAS Scandinavian | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $417.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: SAS Scandinavian, Icelandair, Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Finnair.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$462
3 Jul 2027 · British Airways
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 3:35 p.m. · 25 h 35 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$462 3 Jul 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 14 days, 28 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $375 to $462.
At $462, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
14 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 3 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2027 | $462 | British Airways | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: British Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich to New York
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 27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to New York?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $648 | $576 | +28% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $658 | $611 | +30% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $604 | $574 | +20% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $531 | $489 | +5% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $537 | $470 | +6% | 38 |
| 90–179 days | $505 | $417 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $523 | $499 | +4% | 48 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 14 days of one-way prices, 28 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Basel → New York
75 km from Zurich
$714
$197 more than flying from Zurich
26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · BSL → JFK · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 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 Zurich to New York?
The cheapest return found recently is $517 with SAS Scandinavian, 27 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $417 with Icelandair, 13 Feb 2027 to 20 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $526 to $646.
How much is a one-way flight from Zurich to New York?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $462 with British Airways, 3 Jul 2027, found 4 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $417, 13 Feb 2027 to 20 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Zurich to New York?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $943 with SWISS, 27 Mar 2027 to 6 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with British Airways on 3 Jul 2027, takes 25 h 35 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York?
Between 25 Nov and 6 Sept 2027, SAS Scandinavian has the cheapest return on 5 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Icelandair on 2 and Aer Lingus on 2.
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