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506 € Cheap Flights from Los Angeles International to Zurich

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Zurich.506 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Zurich.506 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Zurich.506 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Zurich.506 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Zurich.506 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Zurich.506 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Zurich.507 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Zurich.507 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Zurich.507 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Zurich.507 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Zurich.507 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Zurich.507 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Zurich.524 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 524 €, select.
Zurich.552 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 552 €, select.
Zurich.564 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 13 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 564 €, select.
Zurich.574 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 574 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in December.
Oct
from 524 €
Nov
from 507 €
Dec
from 506 €
Jan
from 506 €
Feb
from 506 €
Mar
from 506 €
Apr
from 507 €
May
from 506 €
Jun
from 779 €
Jul
from 741 €
Aug
from 612 €
Sep
from 607 €

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Zurich

Los Angeles International to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Los Angeles to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found506 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time11 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Zurich is 506 €. 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.
11 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Zurich.
SWISS and United fly direct from Los Angeles International to Zurich.
As of October 2025, there are 27 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Zurich is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 7 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.
Currently, TAP Air Portugal and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.

  • Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Flights from LAX to ZRH start from 19:10 — the first with SWISS. The last departure is at 20:10 with SWISS. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your LAX to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SWISS.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers LAX to ZRH flights is SWISS. Its services land as planned 78.33% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and ZRH include:

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Currently, 233 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 506 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to ZRH.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from LAX to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

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

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination without delay.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LAX:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

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.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.

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