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Summary info about Basel flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $278 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $492 |
Fastest flight time | 14h 30m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Basel airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Basel
Los Angeles (LAX) to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Typically, flights to Basel from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Basel EuroAirport Swiss, which has an average price of $714
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM LOS ANGELES | February | 24% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Basel costs on average just $557 in February |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM LOS ANGELES | July | 50% more expensive | It costs about $1,098 for flights to Basel from Los Angeles in July |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BASEL FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 526% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Basel from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly 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.
In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Basel for $10/person, which is 98% cheaper than the average flight to Basel. To find the cheapest price to Basel from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
If you aren’t able to travel to Basel during the month of January, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $567.
Most flyers found that booking tickets 36 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 $742. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $492.
On average, the least expensive day to fly to Basel from United States is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $723. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Basel is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $854.
At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from United States to Basel when you can find flight prices for as low as $561. Flying to Basel at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Basel are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $837. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
Hikers looking for a more family-friendly day in the great outdoors would be best suited to plan their flight to Basel for May, June, and July, when they can visit St. Johanns Park and enjoy all that the park has to offer.
Those flying to Basel could potentially find better pricing at Mulhouse EuroAirport (4 mi from Basel city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Basel is Mulhouse EuroAirport where the average price is $546pp. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The airport which is nearest to Basel University is Basel EuroAirport Swiss. It is 3.2 mi away and is in Basel.
Can I fly to Basel from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Basel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Basel.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Basel.
Can I fly back to United States from Basel?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Basel must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Basel are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Basel flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Basel
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Which airlines fly to Basel?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Basel
Which airlines fly to Basel?
When flying to Basel from United States, momondo travelers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Lufthansa, Delta, British Airways or American Airlines. Depending on what airport in United States you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.
Delta Flights to Basel
Delta operates around 11 flights into Basel in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Amsterdam Schiphol, with the best round-trip Delta deal found being $542 (Boston Logan Intl to Basel). Users have rated Delta 7.9/10 in over 385 reviews on momondo.
Lufthansa Flights to Basel
Lufthansa flight deals to Basel start from $470 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Boston Logan Intl. Over any normal week, Lufthansa flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Frankfurt am Main is the most popular Lufthansa departure point to Basel so generally has the most availability. Lufthansa is scored a 7.4/10 in 301 reviews.
Airports near Basel
Below you will find all the airports in Basel along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from Basel airports?
The bus is an affordable travel option from the airport. You can take bus 50 into the city center. It picks up passengers outside of the arrival area. The bus ride will take about 20-minutes and your destination will be the Central Rail Station, which is within walking distance of Basel's downtown. If you prefer to ride alone, consider taking a taxi. All of the licensed taxis in Basel are either white or yellow. The airport taxi stand is referred to as a "taxi rank" and is close to the bus stop.
Popular routes to Basel
Most frequently searched flights to Basel along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
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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Find buses to BaselBest 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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