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Cheap flights from Chicago to Zurich from $259

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1:00 pm - 11:10 amORD-ZRH
15h 10m2 stops
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7:20 am - 2:00 pmZRH-ORD
13h 40m1 stop
$319Austrian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
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7:20 pm - 12:05 pmORD-ZRH
33h 45m2 stops
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10:25 am - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$371Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 11
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7:20 pm - 2:10 pmORD-ZRH
11h 50m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$375Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
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7:20 pm - 7:40 pmORD-ZRH
17h 20m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$382Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 11
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 6:10 pmORD-ZRH
15h 50m2 stops
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10:25 am - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$389Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 20
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:05 pmORD-ZRH
33h 45m2 stops
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10:25 am - 4:45 pmZRH-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$393Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
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7:25 pm - 1:05 pmORD-ZRH
10h 40m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 9:15 pmZRH-ORD
14h 15m1 stop
$417Icelandair
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Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 19
Delta Logo
7:07 pm - 8:05 amMDW-ZRH
29h 58m1 stop
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10:10 am - 9:44 pmZRH-MDW
18h 34m1 stop
$645Delta
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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
10:31 am - 8:05 amMDW-ZRH
14h 34m1 stop
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10:10 am - 9:44 pmZRH-MDW
18h 34m1 stop
$654Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
10:31 am - 10:35 amMDW-ZRH
17h 04m2 stops
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10:10 am - 9:44 pmZRH-MDW
18h 34m1 stop
$659Delta
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Chicago to Zurich

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Chicago to Zurich flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 29
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
ZRH12:05 pmZurich
Dec 11
ZRH10:25 amZurich
13h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$371
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Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 5
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 50m
1 stop
ZRH2:10 pmZurich
Nov 19
ZRH8:25 pmZurich
27h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$375
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Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 29
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
ZRH7:40 pmZurich
Dec 11
ZRH10:25 amZurich
13h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$382
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Delta flights from Chicago to Zurich

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Zurich flight tickets
Delta
Aug 10
MDW7:07 pmChicago Midway
29h 58m
1 stop
ZRH8:05 amZurich
Aug 26
ZRH10:10 amZurich
18h 34m
1 stop
MDW9:44 pmChicago Midway
$645
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Delta
Aug 19
MDW10:31 amChicago Midway
14h 34m
1 stop
ZRH8:05 amZurich
Aug 26
ZRH10:10 amZurich
18h 34m
1 stop
MDW9:44 pmChicago Midway
$654
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Delta
Aug 19
MDW10:31 amChicago Midway
17h 04m
2 stops
ZRH10:35 amZurich
Aug 26
ZRH10:10 amZurich
18h 34m
1 stop
MDW9:44 pmChicago Midway
$659
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Zurich?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zurich. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $671. If you don’t want to visit Zurich in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $704.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $922. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,062.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Zurich is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $676. Flights to Zurich are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,031. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Zurich flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich for the best Chicago - Zurich flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zurich from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zurich for around $872 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zurich from Chicago for as low as $640 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Zurich flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Zurich flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chicago to Zurich flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Chicago to Zurich flights are approximately 51% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Zurich

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Zurich according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$259

Fastest flight time

10h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Zurich

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zurich from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $259. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Zurich found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $319.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Zurich takes 10h 40m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Zurich every day.
There is 1 airport near Zurich: Zurich (ZRH)
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  • How far is Chicago to Zurich by plane?

    Zurich is 4425.3 mi away from Chicago. Flights usually cover this in 10h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Zurich Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Zurich Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Zurich Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Zurich Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Zurich Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zurich Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zurich Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Zurich?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Zurich?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Zurich

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Rating
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $383Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,418 reviews
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IcelandairPriceFrom $390Free CancellationRating
7.0
514 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $461Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,093 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $500Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,915 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $526Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,109 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $543Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,152 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $553Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,951 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $560Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,896 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $574Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $646Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,846 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From Chicago to Zurich

    SWISS flies from Chicago to Zurich around 17 times per week, with 1,655 momondo users rating the airline 7.5/10. The cheapest SWISS deal from Chicago to Zurich in the last 72 hours was $659 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $1,014 for SWISS flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Zurich

    Another popular option for Chicago to Zurich flights is United Airlines (7.4/10, 8,846 ratings). United Airlines flies from Chicago to Zurich around 21 times per week, with deals starting from $646 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $1,033.

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