Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHIA) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Flight deals from Chicago to Zurich Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £443. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.£365 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £365, select.

Zurich.£365 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £365, select.

Zurich.£374 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £374, select.

Zurich.£376 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £376, select.

Zurich.£380 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.

Zurich.£408 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £408, select.

Zurich.£422 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £422, select.

Zurich.£423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £423, select.

Zurich.£443 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.

Zurich.£454 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £454, select.

Zurich.£463 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £463, select.

Zurich.£472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £472, select.

Zurich.£474 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £474, select.

Zurich.£547 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £547, select.

Zurich.£553 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.

Zurich.£561 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Zurich on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £561, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zurich

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

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Direct flights from Chicago to Zurich

Chicago to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Chicago to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£365
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	8 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	63

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Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chicago to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Zurich is £365. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Zurich?

8 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Zurich?

SWISS, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Chicago to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago to Zurich?

As of March 2026, there are 63 flights per week flying from Chicago to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zurich is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

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.

Flying from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know

Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct Chicago to Zurich Airport flight is 8 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 8:05pm. Go for the first ORD to ZRH departure with SWISS at 2:20pm if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Chicago to ZRH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH) operate out of this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport with SWISS. This popular carrier operates departures from ORD.
Most travellers prefer to fly with SWISS between ORD and ZRH.
The most punctual carrier on this route is SWISS. Its services arrive without delay 75.0% of the time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to ZRH departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Split up your flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and ZRH are:
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ZRH flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

When looking for a plane ticket from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kms (90 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Zurich Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from RFD reach their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Chicago to Zurich Airport flight.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

Zurich Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Zurich. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Right now, £188 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £365. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Chicago to Zurich Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Chicago to ZRH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC.

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Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Zurich Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are essential stops on your Zurich itinerary.

Explore more of Switzerland

Zurich will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. Around 177 kms (110 miles) southwest of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Zurich, Lugano is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.