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

Flight time from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New York to Zurich?

Airline availability for JFK to ZRH changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New York to Zurich?

Direct (nonstop) availability on JFK to ZRH varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zurich?

Prices on JFK to ZRH shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New York to Zurich flights

Direct and connecting flights from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 6,310 km (3,921 mi)
Flight time: ~7h 45m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 3

Airlines flying JFK → ZRH

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Delta Air Lines	2	2
Swissair	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 767 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Boeing 767 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: Zürich Airport (ZRH)

City: Zurich
Country: CH
IATA / ICAO: ZRH / LSZH

Operating airlines

Delta Air Lines (DL)
SWISS (LX)

Distance: 6328 km. Duration: 470 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly JFK to ZRH?

2 airlines operate the JFK to ZRH route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the JFK-ZRH route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on JFK to ZRH include: Boeing 767, Airbus A330, Boeing 767.

How long is the New York to Zurich flight?

The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) is approximately 7h 45m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New York to Zurich?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) is approximately 6,310 km (3,921 miles).

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