Flights from Washington Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport Airport (ZRH)

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

The flight from Washington to Zurich takes8 Hours 39 Minutes.

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Returns from £544.27

One-way from £493.01

Flying from Washington Dulles International to Zürich-Kloten is relatively easy as there are 5 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada and Swiss. When travelling from Washington Dulles International you will cover about 4,146 miles before you reach Zürich-Kloten. This journey will take 8 Hours 39 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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. Flight to Zürich-Kloten will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

The time zone at Zürich-Kloten is different from Washington Dulles International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

If you plan on flying to Zürich-Kloten Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Washington Dulles International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Zürich-Kloten Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Zürich-Kloten Airport and avoid excess fees.

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To see all airliners that offer flights between Washington Dulles International and Zürich-Kloten please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Swiss	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	08:05	20:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	17:35	20:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	08:05	20:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	08:05	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	08:05	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Swiss. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers LX3201 and LX73 with times between 08:05 and 20:45.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Swiss at swiss.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

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

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Tuesday

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

20:45

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Wednesday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Thursday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Friday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Saturday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Sunday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:35

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX73

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Philadelphia to Zurich	0		8 Hours 24 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Washington (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £493.01 ($654 €575.08)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £544.27 ($722 €634.88)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £164.34 ($218 €191.69)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £374.66 ($497 €437.03)

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Flight Info FAQ - Washington (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)

Who flies from Washington to Zurich?

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

How far is the flight from Washington to Zurich?

The flight from Washington to Zurich is 6,673KM or 4,146 miles.

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

The flight from Washington to Zurich takes 8 Hours 39 Minutes.

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