Cheap Flights from Washington D.C. (WASA) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Zurich.£283 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £283, select.

Zurich.£309 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £309, select.

Zurich.£310 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £310, select.

Zurich.£317 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Zurich on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £317, select.

Zurich.£350 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £350, select.

Zurich.£358 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Zurich on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £358, select.

Zurich.£363 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Zurich on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £363, select.

Zurich.£394 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Zurich on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £394, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich from £182 one-way

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

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Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Zurich

Washington D.C. to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Washington D.C. to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£283
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	8 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	180

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Washington D.C. to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Zurich is £283. 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 Washington D.C. to Zurich?

8 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Zurich?

SWISS, Air Canada and United fly direct from Washington D.C. to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from Washington D.C. to Zurich?

As of January 2026, there are 95 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Zurich Airport on Monday, 9 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington D.C. to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 14 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.

Travelling from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know

When organising your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
Zurich is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Washington DC 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 travelling internationally.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to ZRH departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
DCA is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
76.44% of flights leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

You can book a direct Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH) plane ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). See if flying from IAD works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to ZRH with United Airlines. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of IAD.
United Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the IAD to ZRH route.
SWISS ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Zurich Airport.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and ZRH are:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to ZRH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BWI and ZRH include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Zurich Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Zurich Airport flight.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

Central Zurich is roughly 6 miles from Zurich Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

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

Right now, £182 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £283. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Washington DC to ZRH, book your plane ticket seven months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Washington DC to Zurich Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is the peak month for travel to Zurich. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
When booking your Washington DC to ZRH plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Zurich

Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Zurich Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zurich:
Your Zurich visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.

Explore more of Switzerland

Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kms (110 miles) south-west of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Zurich, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.