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24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to Zurich in 2024

Find the latest flights to Zurich in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,066

Return from

$1,228

One-way from

$762
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Zurich
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Zurich (ZRH)

Average price of flights to Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Zurich is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Zurich (average of $1,195). Flying to Zurich in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,730). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,877

February

$1,821

March

$1,900

April

$2,074

May

$1,952

June

$2,304

July

$2,257

August

$2,412

September

$2,234

October

$1,897

November

$1,885

December

$2,636

For a perfect mix of warm, sunny days, and very little rainfall, book flights to Zurich during the months of either May or October, when autumn (September – November) and spring (February – April) are at their heights, and you’ll be able to enjoy the best of both worlds.

PeakSeason

During the month of May, cold temperatures are long gone, and in October, the blistering days of 25 degrees and wet days of downpours are a thing of the past. Both seasons are beautiful happy mediums and serve as the best times to fly to Zurich.

The Zurich Street Parade takes place in August. Many daring souls, regardless of age, fly to Zurich to experience this all day, all night extravaganza of dancing, music, and sharing. Every August, Swiss party-goers hit the streets for this outdoor elaborate showing of fun and spirit. Symbolising love, peace, freedom, generosity and tolerance, residents (and tourists) gather to celebrate the joy of life together. What started in 1992 as a city-wide festival has now lured over a half million international visitors who book flights to visit Zurich and see the intensity of this brightly lit bash. Don’t tire yourself out too quickly though – the parade has floats running until the wee hours of the morning, and when it does officially shut down, the party simply moves to private homes and hotel rooms.

Off-Peak Season

Although winters here are freezing and wet, outdoorsy travellers book their flights to Zurich to enjoy the many ski resorts that the area offers. Book in advance to secure cheap flights and to get the best shot at the slopes during the months of December, January, and February. Zurich is host the annual Carnival which fills the city centre with glitter, live music and extravagant costumes. A grand parade takes centre stage through the streets of Zurich, which is accompanied by an array of events such as concerts, jazz matinee, steel band performances and traditional folklore events. Being such a joyous and energetic occasion, travelling to Zurich in this time will leave you will forever lasting holiday memories.

Temperature and rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZRH

Temperature

0 - 19 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Zurich, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Zurich should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zurich. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Zurich, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Air China and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.1
Very Good
605 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Zurich climate

Its continental climate and Atlantic Ocean location help to bring a bold set of diverse weather patterns within the boundaries of Zurich. Winters can be bitterly cold, with January temperatures bottoming out at just a few degrees above zero. Summer, on the other hand, is a popular time for tourists. Warm, sunny days reaching temperatures in the 20s welcome lots of outdoor fun – until of course, the rain starts. Unfortunately, with the high temperatures comes frequent rainfall, so if you’re booking flights to Zurich in the summer, definitely pack an umbrella. This range in temperatures should be taken into consideration before booking flights.

Getting around Zurich

You won’t have any trouble getting around the city. Buses cover the city limits, and trams and S-Bahn trains can take you around the city and to the suburbs. The service runs from frequently and you can buy tickets at the stations. Renting a car is a good idea for day trips, but parking can be tricky. Meters along the road often have short time limits, so don’t roam too far, and remember to keep some change in your pocket.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The award-winning Zurich airport (ZRH) is worth a visit even if just to admire its architecture. Local buses and trams operate a regular service and are the easiest way to get to the city. Taxis are also available but are a much more expensive option.

What is good to know if travelling to Zurich?

  • Botanischer Garten: If you’re a nature lover, then you’ll want to head straight to the Botanischer Garten, where 15,000 living species span all throughout the three square miles of gorgeous lush greenery and flora. Rare specimens from faraway places like Caledonia and South Africa exist here. Once owned by the University of Zurich, the beautiful landscape also has a Herbarium, where plants crawl the walls, and you learn about each breed by its nameplate and description. Whether you have a green thumb or not, this place is the perfect environment to stroll, relax and learn a little about the beauty of nature within its boundaries. 
  • There are plenty of places to take the kids to treat them (or simply tire them out). Kids Town, one of the largest toy shops in Europe specializes in electronic games. Established by Franz Carl Weber, the shop beeps and bounces with wall-to-wall toys that make all kinds of noise. If that doesn’t sound like the right fit for your little tot, then walk around the corner to Pastorini, a quieter shop, with five floors of specialty hand-made wooden toys. Also nearby is a massive children’s book store called Kinderbuchladen, which has plenty of English language selections. 
  • Cabaret Voltaire: Contemporary art is one of the most intriguing reasons to visit Zurich. If you’re familiar with the Dad movement, then you know that there are few better places to go in order to celebrate the wild randomness of this bold and eccentric era. Masters like Hugo Ball, Emmy Hennings, Hans Arp, Tristan Tzara and Marcel Janco are all represented at the Cabaret Voltaire, an establishment that embodies the very essence of the international cultural revolution that is Dada. The movement seeks to understand how art and culture interact in everyday life, and many of these art collaborations and exhibits do just that.
  • Why Visit?

    Zurich is a place that happily blends a bumping nightlife with a busy stock exchange. Its hand-in-hand relationship is just one of the many combinations of surprising delights from this Swiss city. When you travel, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find out that your first taste is never your last. Existing as one of the biggest stock exchange cities in the world, Zurich offers an economy that makes other cities green with envy. On top of its financial success, it also happens to have a trendy and upcoming flair for fashion, arts, and culture. Its river and lakeside location allows it to pair natural beauty with its urban specialty, and you’ll find that many more of these symbiotic relationships are what makes the city so uniquely special. New bars, restaurants, and clubs spring up all over the city each month, and its residents are passionate about immersing themselves in the newness of incoming culture. Street parties galore characterise Zurich as a city laced with techno beats and strobe lights, especially in the Industrial Quarter, where music, cocktails and dancing breathe life into the night time as soon as the sun sets.

  • What does ZRH mean?

    ZRH stands for Zurich Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?

    Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich. Zurich is conveniently located just 9.4 km from Zurich’s city centre.

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