Cheap Flights from Portland to Zurich

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Portland to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Portland to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in June.

Portland to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Portland to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found485 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Portland to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Portland to Zurich is 485 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Portland to Zurich. But we found flights with one or more stops from 485 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Portland to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Zurich is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Portland Airport and Zurich Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Portland.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX 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.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PDX and ZRH include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Keflavik International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 202 €. A round-trip fare right now is 485 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap tickets from PDX to ZRH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • Picking up cheap flights from PDX to ZRH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)

  • PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.

  • Portland International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83.65% of the time.

  • Central Portland to Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're coming in on a late Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.

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

  • Search for cheap tickets from PDX to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.

  • Bern is another must-experience 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.

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