Cheap flights from Zurich to New York JFK (ZRH–JFK)
Switzerland
United States
Delta Air Lines and SWISS fly Zurich to New York JFK (ZRH–JFK) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 6,310 km (3,920 mi).
Compare all 2 Zurich–New York airport pairs
- From
- ZRH
- Zurich
- To
- JFK
- New York JFK
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- DL · LX
- Cheapest fare found
- CHF 310 one-way
- Distance
- 6,310 km (3,920 mi)
- Time difference
- New York JFK 6 hours behind
- Most flights
- SWISS
- Time in the air
- 8h 21m · 6h 55m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 71.9%
- Flights a week
- DL ~7 · LX ~10
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A330-300 · Boeing 767-300 · Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
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Zurich to New York JFK fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CHF 310 for January 2027 on Aer Lingus (1 stop).
- Oct ’26CHF 425
- Nov ’26CHF 392
- Dec ’26CHF 351
- Jan ’27CHF 310
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly ZRH–JFK
For Zurich (ZRH) to New York JFK, January 2027 had the lowest fare found (CHF 310). Days in New York JFK average 18–28 °C in May, June, September and October. Set your watch 6 hours back on landing at JFK.
Zurich to New York JFK: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Zurich (ZRH) to New York JFK?
From CHF 310 one-way, the cheapest fare found for January 2027 on Aer Lingus with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the ZRH–JFK flight?
8h 21m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 82 tracked flights; JFK–ZRH took 6h 55m.
Which airlines fly ZRH–JFK direct?
Delta Air Lines and SWISS.
What is the cheapest month to fly ZRH–JFK?
January 2027, at CHF 310; the dearest month found was CHF 425.
What is the time difference between Zurich and New York JFK?
New York JFK is 6 hours behind Zurich: a ZRH departure at noon is 06:00 local time in JFK.
Is ZRH–JFK usually on time?
71.9% of 135 ZRH–JFK flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 2.2% were over an hour late.
How many ZRH–JFK flights a week?
Delta Air Lines 7 and SWISS 10 each way.
What aircraft fly ZRH–JFK?
Airbus A330-300, Boeing 767-300 and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
New York JFK to Zurich: the return flight (JFK–ZRH)
All 2 airlines also fly JFK–ZRH nonstop.
The return takes 6h 55m in the air (median of 55 tracked flights), 86 minutes shorter than ZRH–JFK.
Zurich to New York JFK: compare the complete journey
ZRH–JFK covers Zurich to John F. Kennedy International. Keep JFK selected when comparing fares if your arrival plans depend on that airport.
Compare the New York arrival time with your hotel check-in and onward travel plans. If another New York-area airport appears in a cheaper search result, include the different ground journey in the comparison.
What should I check before booking ZRH to JFK?
Check the operating carrier, the airport pair and the baggage included in your chosen fare. For a connecting offer, compare total elapsed travel time rather than the length of the longest flight alone.
See the ZRH–JFK route map · Check schedules and booking options
Airlines flying ZRH–JFK nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (ZRH time) | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Delta Air Lines DL | 13:49–14:42 | full-service | SkyTeam |
 SWISS LX | 10:22–14:25 | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying ZRH–JFK nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Dublin (DUB) with
Aer Lingus: 6,340 km (3,940 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via London (LHR) with
British Airways: 6,330 km (3,930 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Paris (CDG) with
Air France: 6,310 km (3,920 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Brussels (BRU) with
Brussels Airlines: 6,370 km (3,960 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Amsterdam (AMS) with
KLM: 6,450 km (4,010 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
ZRH–JFK route map
More from Zurich and New York JFK
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from ZRH, nearest to JFK first (straight-line distance):
- ZRH–EWR: Newark · 33 km (21 mi) from JFK
- Philadelphia (PHL) airport guide · 151 km (94 mi) from JFK
- Boston (BOS) airport guide · 300 km (186 mi) from JFK
- ZRH–IAD: Washington · 366 km (228 mi) from JFK
- ZRH–ORD: Chicago · 1,190 km (738 mi) from JFK
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Plan your arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Departure
Zürich Airport
Zurich (ZRH), Zurich. In our data, 62 airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to 219 destinations.
View ZRH airport guide →Arrival
John F. Kennedy International Airport
3 ways into New York, fastest from 35 min:
- AirTrain + subway (E train) 55 min–1h 15m · $11.75
- AirTrain + Long Island Rail Road 35–55 min · $14–16
- Yellow taxi (flat fare to Manhattan) 45 min–1h 30m · $70
Check ZRH–JFK schedules and fares
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Weather in New York JFK vs Zurich
New York JFK is warmer than Zurich in 9 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in September (25°C against 19°C). In October it averages 18°C in New York JFK and 14°C in Zurich.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK | 4° | 6° | 10° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 18° | 12° | 7° |
| Zurich | 4° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from New York City and Zurich (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Zurich to New York
Zurich and New York are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from New York JFK
Places you can't fly to nonstop from ZRH, but can from JFK — for a stopover or a second leg.
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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