Cheap Flights to Zurich

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Zurich

Return fares to Zurich by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Zurich is November 2026, with return fares from $1,260 — 39% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,075).

When Should You Fly to Zurich?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Zurich, with return fares from $1,260. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,075 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Zurich average around $1,620. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and March, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Zurich

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Zurich

Average Prices for Return Flights to Zurich

These are the average prices for return airfares to Zurich

Getting to central Zurich from Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich Airport is about 10 km north of the city centre. The train station is directly below the terminal, making this one of the fastest airport-to-city transfers in Europe.

• S-Bahn trains run from the airport station to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (the main station) in 10 to 13 minutes. Up to 13 trains per hour run during peak times, so you will rarely wait more than a few minutes. Follow the SBB signs from arrivals down one level. Covered by the Swiss Travel Pass.
• Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. The ride to the city centre takes about 20 to 25 minutes. Zurich taxi fares are among the most expensive in Europe.
• Uber operates from a designated pickup area and is typically cheaper than a metered taxi.

Tram lines 10 and 12 also serve the airport but take about 35 minutes to reach the city and are only useful if you are heading to the northern suburbs. The train is the clear best option for the city centre.

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