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Flights from Los Angeles to Zurich

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH) take about 12h 25m (9,535 km). SWISS flies it. Lowest fare seen: $817 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Zurich

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresZRH to Zurich: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Zurich →9 drop-off points, from €3.90

Things to book in Zurich

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Zurich

Carriers on LAX–ZRH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Zurich fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $817 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $373. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$284328 Oct 2026 · SWISS$603 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$14081 Nov 2026 · SWISS$516 · 3 stops19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$8175 Dec 2026 · SWISS$373 · 2 stops5 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $373 in December 2026, against $516 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Zurich, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Zurich flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Zurich?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 12h 25m, covering 9,535 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Los Angeles from Zurich by air?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Zürich Airport is 9,535 km (5,925 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Zurich?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–ZRH route include SWISS. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Zurich cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–ZRH was $817 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 5 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Zurich?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $373 one-way, against $603 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Los Angeles to Zurich?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $373 with 2 stops against $817 nonstop, a saving of $444. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Zurich?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zurich visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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