Flights from Zurich Airport ZRH to New York Airport JFK

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

The flight from Zurich to New York takes8 Hours 14 Minutes.

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Getting to Zürich-Kloten from John F Kennedy International is very straight forward. There are 3 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The official airport code for Zürich-Kloten is ZRH and for John F Kennedy International it is JFK.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to John F Kennedy International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at John F Kennedy International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you plan on flying to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH).

If you chose to rent a car at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH):

Ensure your arrival at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

To see all airliners that offer flights between Zürich-Kloten and John F Kennedy International 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	09:50	13:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	09:50	13:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines	1	0	1	0	1	1	1	13:30	13:30	VIEW FLIGHTS

Swiss offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 09:50 and 13:15.

If you wish to book your flight with Swiss then we advise you book direct from their website at swiss.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9718
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9716
Swiss	LX14

13:30

Airline	Flight No
Delta Air Lines	DL53

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Tuesday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9718
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9716
Swiss	LX14

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Wednesday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9718
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9716
Swiss	LX14

13:30

Airline	Flight No
Delta Air Lines	DL53

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Thursday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9718
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9716
Swiss	LX14

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Friday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9718
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9716
Swiss	LX14

13:30

Airline	Flight No
Delta Air Lines	DL53

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Saturday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9718
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA9716
Swiss	LX14

13:30

Airline	Flight No
Delta Air Lines	DL53

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Sunday

09:50

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX16

13:15

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX14

13:30

Airline	Flight No
Delta Air Lines	DL53

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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
Frankfurt to New York John F Kennedy	0		8 Hours 5 Minutes
Geneva to New York John F Kennedy	0		8 Hours 6 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at John F Kennedy International , we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to New York (JFK)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK is £712.41 ($877 €842.78)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK?

The cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK is £377.73 ($465 €446.86)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK?

The cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK is £264.01 ($325 €312.32)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK?

The cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to New York JFK is £331.43 ($408 €392.08)

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Flight Info FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to New York (JFK)

Who flies from Zurich to New York?

The following airlines fly from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (JFK): Delta Air Lines, Swiss, United Airlines.

How far is the flight from Zurich to New York?

The flight from Zurich to New York is 6,309KM or 3,920 miles.

How long does the flight from Zurich to New York to take?

The flight from Zurich to New York takes 8 Hours 14 Minutes.

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