Flights from Newark Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport Airport (ZRH)

Q: How long does the flight from Newark to Zurich to take?

The flight from Newark to Zurich takes8 Hours 15 Minutes.

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Returns from £477.16

One-way from £226.34

Getting to Newark Liberty International from Zürich-Kloten is very straight forward. There are 5 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. When travelling from Newark Liberty International you will cover about 3,935 miles before you reach Zürich-Kloten. This journey will take 8 Hours 15 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at Zürich-Kloten don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to Zürich-Kloten Airport from Newark Liberty International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Newark Liberty International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Zürich-Kloten Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Zürich-Kloten Airport.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Newark Liberty International Airport. The following options are available:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Zürich-Kloten Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Zürich-Kloten Airport:

Find hotels close to Zürich-Kloten Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Swiss	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	08:15	21:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	18:05	21:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	08:15	18:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	08:15	18:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	08:15	18:10	VIEW FLIGHTS

Swiss offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 08:15 and 21:50.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Swiss at swiss.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

18:05

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

21:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9747
Swiss	LX19

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Tuesday

18:05

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

21:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9747
Swiss	LX19

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Wednesday

18:05

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

21:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9747
Swiss	LX19

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Thursday

18:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

21:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9747
Swiss	LX19

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Friday

18:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

21:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9747
Swiss	LX19

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Saturday

18:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

21:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9747
Swiss	LX19

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Sunday

08:15

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7772
Air Canada	AC5046
Lufthansa	LH8897
Swiss	LX3219

18:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA134

21:50

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX19

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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
New York John F Kennedy to Zurich	0		8 Hours 14 Minutes
Philadelphia to Zurich	0		8 Hours 24 Minutes
Teterboro to Zurich	0		8 Hours 14 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH)

DIRECT SWISS

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH is £226.34 ($305 €269.22)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH is £477.16 ($643 €567.58)

£477.16

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1+ STOP(S)

What is the cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH is £176.62 ($238 €210.08)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Zurich ZRH is £331.71 ($447 €394.57)

£331.71

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Flight Info FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH)

Who flies from Newark to Zurich?

The following airlines fly from Newark (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH): Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, United Airlines.

How far is the flight from Newark to Zurich?

The flight from Newark to Zurich is 6,332KM or 3,935 miles.

How long does the flight from Newark to Zurich to take?

The flight from Newark to Zurich takes 8 Hours 15 Minutes.

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