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About Flights to Basel

Summary info about Basel flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$234

Best Round-Trip Price

$547

Fastest flight time

10h 30m

Operated By

2 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Basel from United States in the last 72 hours is $234 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).
The best round-trip flight price to Basel from United States in the last 72 hours is $547 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).
The fastest flight to Basel from United States takes 10h 30m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).
There are 2 airlines operating flights to Basel, including Turkish Airlines and Vueling.

Basel flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Basel?

If you aren’t able to travel to Basel during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $646.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Basel?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Basel from United States is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $711. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Basel is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,275.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Basel?

How long does it take to fly to Basel?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into the most popular airport in Basel (Basel EuroAirport Swiss), then you can expect flight times to average 13h 20m and 13h 30m, respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Basel?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 60 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Basel. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $867.

Cheapest flights to Basel airports

Find the cheapest flights to these Basel airports from your nearest city or airport
Los Angeles
Zurich

CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Basel

Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH)

Typically, flights to Basel from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Zurich, which has an average price of $1,038

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM LOS ANGELESSeptember21% cheaperFlying from Los Angeles to Basel costs on average just $943 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM LOS ANGELESAugust47% more expensiveIt costs about $1,764 for flights to Basel from Los Angeles in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM LOS ANGELESJune525% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Basel from Los Angeles in June than any other month

Frequently asked questions about flying to Basel

Flying from the United States to Basel can take from half a day to over two days. If you're on the east coast, you will find several flights to Basel, Switzerland from New York City's JFK Airport to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (EAP), Basel, Switzerland. From JFK, you can choose flights with one, two, or three layovers. These flights will take from 11 to 38 hours to get to your destination. Travelers from the west coast might choose to fly out of LAX in Los Angeles. If you book a flight with one layover, you’ll be traveling about 30 hours. On the other hand, flights with three stops will take as long as 50 hours. From other major airports, such as Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, you could be traveling as long as 30 to 44 hours. From this flight route, you'll have to make either two or three stops.

There aren’t any nonstop flights from the United States to Basel (EAP) at this time. However, you'll find several Basel flight deals that have just one-stop, including flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). From Newark, a one-stop flight will take about 11 hours and from Chicago, anywhere from 18 to 29 hours. From Washington, D.C., your travel time will be about 30 hours. Layovers for these flight routes might be in Zurich, Madrid, or Istanbul.


Basel flight deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best fares from airports in United States to Basel found recently by users on momondo
Multiple Airlines
Sep 26
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 40m
1 stop
BSL1:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Oct 17
BSL5:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
18h 55m
1 stop
JFK12:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 13
IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
BSL12:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Oct 4
BSL5:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
26h 40m
2 stops
IAD7:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 11
IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
BSL12:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Oct 5
BSL2:10 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
17h 30m
2 stops
IAD7:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 11
IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
BSL12:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Oct 3
BSL5:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
22h 30m
1 stop
IAD3:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 11
IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
BSL10:30 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Oct 4
BSL3:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
12h 30m
1 stop
IAD3:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 15
IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 55m
1 stop
BSL6:30 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Oct 2
BSL2:05 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
29h 35m
2 stops
IAD7:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights to Basel

If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Basel, view some of our deals below provided by Turkish Airlines and Vueling
Multiple Airlines
Oct 9
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 30m
1 stop
BSL12:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Multiple Airlines
Oct 9
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 10m
2 stops
BSL8:30 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
Multiple Airlines
Jul 10
IAD4:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 35m
1 stop
BSL1:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Which airlines fly to Basel?

Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Basel

SWISS operates around 20 flights into Basel in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Frankfurt am Main, with the best round-trip SWISS deal found being $603 (Boston Logan Intl to Basel). Users have rated SWISS 8.1/10 in over 220 reviews on momondo.

Delta flight deals to Basel start from $593 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Over any normal week, Delta flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Amsterdam Schiphol is the most popular Delta departure point to Basel so generally has the most availability. Delta is scored a 7.8/10 in 1,259 reviews.


Popular routes to Basel

Most frequently searched flights to Basel along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
New York to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time9h 25m
Cheapest price$547
Los Angeles to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time13h 20m
Cheapest price$751
Chicago to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time11h 45m
Cheapest price$724
Orlando to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time16h 01m
Cheapest price$595
Denver to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time12h 00m
Cheapest price$785
Charlotte to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time15h 25m
Cheapest price$624
Copenhagen to Basel Flights
Fastest flight time1h 50m
Cheapest price$136

Visa requirements for visiting Basel

A visa is not required for US citizens making a trip to Switzerland. To be permitted to enter the country, you will need to travel with a valid passport.


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Best things to do and see in Basel

During your vacation in Basel, you can explore arts, culture, and history at the Kunst Museum, which showcases a public art collection, the Basel Historical Museum, the Museum of Natural History, or the Museum Tinguely, an art museum. If you're up for a stroll, visit the older parts of town, such as Grossbasel or Kleinbasel. In these neighborhoods, you can get a close-up look at 14th-century buildings and shop at specialty boutiques. If the weather permits, you'll want to take a cruise on the Rhine River to enjoy and take in the beauty of Basel's countryside. There is also the Shopping Center St. Jakob-Park and Globus, a high-end department store on Marktplatz.


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