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Zurich.470 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Apr, returning Tue, 8 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 2 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 470 €, select.
Zurich.501 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 501 €, select.
Zurich.502 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 25 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 17 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.
Zurich.502 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 1 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 23 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.
Zurich.514 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zurich on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 514 €, select.
Zurich.523 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zurich on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Zurich.546 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zurich on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 546 €, select.
Zurich.577 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 577 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 502 €
Apr
from 470 €
May
from 631 €
Jun
from 702 €
Jul
from 718 €
Aug
from 577 €
Sep
from 514 €
Oct
from 523 €
Nov
from 684 €
Dec
from 685 €
Jan
from 763 €
Feb
from 666 €

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Washington D.C. to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Washington D.C. to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found470 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time8 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week83

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Zurich is 470 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Zurich.
SWISS, Air Canada and United fly direct from Washington D.C. to Zurich.
As of March 2025, there are 91 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Explore your options for flying out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

  • The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.

  • The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH), with 19 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DCA to ZRH is the 17:30 United option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:45 with SWISS.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ZRH.

  • July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Washington DC to ZRH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Take a pause at one of these popular options:

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.

  • After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH) out of this popular hub.

  • United operates direct flights from Washington DC to ZRH out of IAD. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single journey.

  • IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 51 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to ZRH, take things easy in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 19 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • 235 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from 470 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from Washington DC to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Washington DC to Zurich Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.

  • Locking in a cheap ticket from Washington DC to ZRH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price drops.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington DC to Zurich Airport.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Zurich, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.

  • Before locking in your flight from Washington DC to ZRH, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.

More about Zurich

  • After locking in your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zurich:

  • Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Zurich to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Grossmunster.

Complete your Zurich trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Zurich and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.

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