Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich five hours ahead of New York.
Flights from JFK to ZRH start at 16:15 — the earliest with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 29 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your JFK to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With 70.91% of its services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to ZRH flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and ZRH:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, Rs71,467 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs145,073. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to ZRH.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.