Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich six hours ahead of Chicago.
Take your pick of 25 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 14:20 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 20:05.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
SWISS is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SWISS.
With 71.15% of its services arriving as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to ZRH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and ZRH include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs62,378 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs130,875. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to ZRH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ORD to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ORD. Whether you have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ZRH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
