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ZRHJFKFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareCHF497Lot-Polish
Fastest9h 20mgate to gate
Options found154flights on this route
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Available Flights & Fares
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
LIGHT
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,304
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 12H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
STANDARD
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,429
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 12H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air France
AF-1415
06:30
2026-10-30
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
12H :25 M
1 Stop
CDG
· 2h 35m Paris (CDG), France
13:55
2026-10-30
NEW YORK (JFK)John F Kennedy Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 895
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 12H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
LIGHT
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,305
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 12H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
STANDARD
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,430
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 12H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air France
AF-1415
06:30
2026-10-30
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
15H :30 M
1 Stop
CDG
· 5h 35m Paris (CDG), France
17:00
2026-10-30
NEW YORK (JFK)John F Kennedy Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 895
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 15H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
LIGHT
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,305
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 15H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
STANDARD
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,430
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 15H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air France
AF-1415
06:30
2026-10-30
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
18H :35 M
1 Stop
CDG
· 8h 35m Paris (CDG), France
20:05
2026-10-30
NEW YORK (JFK)John F Kennedy Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 895
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 18H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
LIGHT
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,305
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 18H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
STANDARD
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 1,430
Flight DetailsZRH to JFK - 18H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareCHF 497Lot-Polish19:55
Earliest departureCHF 509Sata International06:10
Shortest durationCHF 1,255United Airlines09:55
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
CHF 509Sata International at 06:10Afternoon
12:00-17:59
CHF 509Sata International at 13:30Evening
18:00-23:59
CHF 497Lot-Polish at 19:55
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Zurich (ZRH)
Zurich Airport
Switzerland
GMT 1
Latitude: 47.464699
Longitude: 8.54917
New York (JFK)
John F Kennedy Intl
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 40.63980103
Longitude: -73.77890015
Distance: Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland to New York (JFK), United States - 6,309.47 km
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Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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How to travel Zurich to New York
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹145,5339h 20m5 flights
Connecting flight₹57,591Longer, includes a stop149 options
Air distance is about 6,309 km. 22 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Zurich to New York
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BR
British Airways Flights
from CHF 95527 flights
Fares from
CHF 955
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
27 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from CHF 95122 flights
Fares from
CHF 951
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
22 in the list above
TU
Turkish Airlines Flights
from CHF 91616 flights
Fares from
CHF 916
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
16 in the list above
AI
Air France Flights
from CHF 89512 flights
Fares from
CHF 895
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from CHF 89011 flights
Fares from
CHF 890
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
9h 20m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
06:10 · Sata International
Last departure of the day
22:00 · Ethiopian Airlines S C
Flight options found
154
Direct / non-stop options
5
Airport codes
Zurich–ZRH, New York–JFK
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 154 flight options, 5 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:10 and the last around 22:00. The fastest flight takes about 9h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from CHF 497, Morning from CHF 509, Afternoon from CHF 509. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Zurich
Zurich is compact enough to explore between train trips. The old town follows both sides of the Limmat, with narrow streets leading towards Lindenhof and church towers. Lake Zurich adds a waterfront walk or boat trip, and the city’s main station opens routes across Switzerland. Travellers from India may be using Zurich as an entry point for a longer holiday, but the centre offers a useful first day. Airport trains take around fifteen minutes to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
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Tips for travellers from India
The area around Zürich Hauptbahnhof suits a short stay with onward Swiss rail travel, while an old-town hotel puts the Limmat lanes closer. Airport trains reach the main station, but some services continue beyond it, so read the platform display rather than assuming every train terminates in Zurich. A lakefront hotel may still need a tram or walk after the main-station arrival.
Lindenhof, the riverbanks and the old town can be connected on foot without a succession of tram rides. The streets rise away from the Limmat, making a river-level route easier with luggage than a detour through the hilltop lanes. A Lake Zurich boat trip is a separate scheduled service; choose the departure pier and return point rather than treating every lake boat as a circular sightseeing tour. The main station is also a useful boundary between a compact city visit and a longer Swiss excursion. Lucerne or mountain destinations need their own train plan and should not be treated as nearby Zurich neighbourhoods. For a brief stop, keep the old town and lakefront together, then return to Hauptbahnhof for the airport. A hotel across the lake or outside the central rail corridor changes that simple transfer pattern, so compare the complete route before selecting accommodation.
Best time to visit Zurich
May to September, roughly 12–25°C, for lake walks and boat trips.
Places to visit in Zurich
LindenhofLake ZurichGrossmünsterKunsthaus ZürichBahnhofstrasseSwiss National Museum
How to reach Zurich
By Air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) is about 10 km north of the centre; frequent trains reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. Trams, buses and taxis provide other connections.
By Rail: Zürich Hauptbahnhof has direct airport trains and long-distance services across Switzerland.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis serve regional destinations; intercity road links radiate from Zurich.
What to do in Zurich
Walk old town lanes to Lindenhof.
Take a boat trip on Lake Zurich.
See the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Visit the Swiss National Museum beside the main station.
Zurich airport information
Zurich Airport (ZRH).
About New York
New York looks different from the JFK arrival route than from a Midtown postcard. The airport is in Queens, so an AirTrain connection at Jamaica can lead to Manhattan by Long Island Rail Road or subway. Once in the city, group outings by borough: a museum and Central Park work well together, while the Brooklyn waterfront belongs to another afternoon. Visitors may be visiting relatives as much as monuments. Check whether the hotel is nearer Penn Station, Grand Central or a subway route before choosing the transfer.
Read more about New York
What's new in New York
April 2025: The Frick Collection returned to its renovated Fifth Avenue home, adding access to upstairs galleries in the former mansion.
November 2025: The Studio Museum in Harlem welcomed visitors into its new building, broadening the city’s northern Manhattan museum circuit.
Tips for travellers from India
For a JFK arrival, Jamaica offers a choice between Long Island Rail Road and subway connections. The useful Manhattan endpoint may be Penn Station or Grand Central, depending on the hotel, so compare the full route before selecting a train. AirTrain also connects with the subway at Howard Beach, which serves a different approach to the city.
Air India uses Terminal 4, alongside several other international airlines. The AirTrain terminal stop is therefore part of the return plan, not just the city-rail station. A Queens stay may avoid a Manhattan detour when visiting family near the airport side of the city. For sightseeing, reserve one day for Central Park and an Upper East Side museum, another for Lower Manhattan and a harbour ferry. Brooklyn’s waterfront can be reached as its own afternoon rather than added between Midtown appointments. Jackson Heights supplies a distinct Queens dining area, while Harlem’s Studio Museum is far north of the downtown ferry piers. These neighbourhood choices should shape the itinerary before individual attraction tickets are booked.
Best time to visit New York
April to June or September to October, around 10–25°C, for walking.
Places to visit in New York
Central ParkMetropolitan Museum of ArtHigh LineStatue of LibertyBrooklyn Bridge9/11 Memorial
How to reach New York
By Air: John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 26 km from Midtown Manhattan; AirTrain plus rail commonly takes 35–60 minutes. Subway, taxis and booked cars are alternatives.
By Rail: Jamaica links JFK AirTrain with LIRR and subway lines; Penn Station and Grand Central serve Manhattan.
By Road: Licensed taxis and app-based cars serve JFK; intercity coaches use Manhattan terminals.
What to do in New York
Walk through Central Park and nearby museum streets.
Explore galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Follow the High Line through west Manhattan.
Visit the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan.
New York airport information
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Air India operates from JFK Terminal 4, which also handles Delta and several international carriers. Passengers connecting to an airline in another terminal use the airport’s inter-terminal transport and the applicable security procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Zurich to New York flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Zurich to New York dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at CHF 497. This can change from week to week.
How far is Zurich from New York by air?
The direct air distance between Zurich (ZRH) and New York (JFK) is about 6,309 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from ZRH to JFK?
Yes. 5 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Zurich to New York. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Zurich to New York?
British Airways, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?
The quickest non-stop Zurich to New York flight on this page takes about 9h 20m. Non-stop flights here take between 9h 20m and 9h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Zurich to New York flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Zurich to New York flight fare?
The lowest Zurich to New York fare on this page is CHF 497. Fares on the same dates run up to CHF 1,585, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Zurich to New York flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:10 and the last around 22:00, local time at Zurich. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 6,309.47 km.
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Lowest Zurich to New York airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
CHF 497
30/10/2026
Lot-Polish
19:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
CHF 487
07/11/2026
Lot-Polish
19:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
CHF 472
06/01/2027
Lot-Polish
19:55
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Zurich to New York Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Zurich and New York is about 6,309 KM. In these results, journey times range from 9h 20m to 43h 45m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Zurich to New York Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 154 flight options, 5 of them non-stop. The first departure from Zurich is at 06:10 and the last is at 22:00. Flights leave from Zurich Airport and land at John F Kennedy Intl.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Zurich to New York
Aerial Distance
6,309 KM
Flight Duration
9h 20m - 43h 45m
Airport Codes
Zurich - ZRH, New York - JFK
Total Flights Available
154 flights5 direct149 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:10
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:00
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
58 flights0 direct58 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
48 flights2 direct46 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
24 flights3 direct21 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
21 flights0 direct21 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
3 flights0 direct3 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
ZRH: Zurich Airport. Zurich airport is rail-friendly and efficient. Trains reach the main station quickly, while taxis are useful for lake-side hotels, ski luggage or early-morning departures.
JFK: New York airport system. New York flights can use JFK, Newark or LaGuardia. The right airport depends on whether you are going to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens or New Jersey. Late arrivals and heavy bags often justify a direct cab or pre-booked transfer.
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