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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:40 am
ORD
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ZRH
19h 35m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 4:45 pm
ZRH
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ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$502Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 12:10 pm
ORD
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ZRH
33h 55m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 4:10 pm
ZRH
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ORD
12h 45m1 stop
$503Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, May 2
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:45 pm
ORD
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ZRH
34h 25m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 5:45 pm
ZRH
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ORD
34h 45m2 stops
$504Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 13
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:40 pm
ORD
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ZRH
17h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 4:55 pm
ZRH
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ORD
13h 30m1 stop
$505Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
Aer Lingus Logo
9:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ORD
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ZRH
15h 30m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
11:00 am - 7:15 pm
ZRH
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ORD
15h 15m1 stop
$506Aer Lingus
Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 13
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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ZRH
31h 25m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 10:06 pm
ZRH
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ORD
32h 41m2 stops
$507Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:40 pm
ORD
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ZRH
17h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm
ZRH
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ORD
34h 45m2 stops
$508Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
KLM Logo
1:28 pm - 8:15 am
MDW
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ZRH
11h 47m2 stops
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 6:40 pm
ZRH
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MDW
15h 40m2 stops
$775KLM
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 10:30 am
MDW
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ZRH
15h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:55 pm
ZRH
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MDW
16h 55m2 stops
$778Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 1
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 5:50 pm
MDW
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ZRH
16h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 5:54 pm
ZRH
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MDW
17h 04m2 stops
$779Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

Delta flights from Chicago to Zurich

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Zurich flight tickets
Delta
Mar 1
MDW6:20 pmChicago Midway
12h 35m
2 stops
ZRH1:55 pmZurich
Mar 17
ZRH6:50 amZurich
17h 04m
2 stops
MDW5:54 pmChicago Midway
$778
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Delta
Mar 3
MDW6:20 pmChicago Midway
16h 30m
2 stops
ZRH5:50 pmZurich
Mar 10
ZRH6:50 amZurich
17h 50m
2 stops
MDW6:40 pmChicago Midway
$779
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Delta
Apr 11
MDW6:34 pmChicago Midway
17h 01m
2 stops
ZRH6:35 pmZurich
Apr 28
ZRH10:10 amZurich
19h 19m
1 stop
MDW10:29 pmChicago Midway
$819
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KLM flights from Chicago to Zurich

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to Zurich flight tickets
KLM
Feb 23
MDW1:28 pmChicago Midway
11h 47m
2 stops
ZRH8:15 amZurich
Mar 10
ZRH9:00 amZurich
15h 40m
2 stops
MDW6:40 pmChicago Midway
$775
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KLM
Mar 1
MDW1:28 pmChicago Midway
11h 47m
2 stops
ZRH8:15 amZurich
Mar 15
ZRH6:50 amZurich
21h 41m
2 stops
MDW10:31 pmChicago Midway
$1,003
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KLM
Feb 9
MDW1:26 pmChicago Midway
11h 49m
2 stops
ZRH8:15 amZurich
Feb 17
ZRH9:00 amZurich
15h 37m
2 stops
MDW5:37 pmChicago Midway
$1,034
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Zurich that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

7:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 35m

Zurich

Tue 2/17

8:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$502

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Zurich

Sat 5/2

10:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$503

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

7:20 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Zurich

Fri 3/13

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$504

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Sun 2/15

10:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$505

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

9:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Zurich

Fri 2/13

11:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$506

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

7:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 25m

Zurich

Mon 5/11

8:25 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops32h 41m

$507

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Fri 1/30

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$508

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

1:28 pm-8:15 am

2 stops11h 47m

Zurich

Tue 3/10

9:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$775

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

1:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops15h 20m

Zurich

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$778

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

6:20 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Zurich

Tue 3/10

6:50 am-5:54 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$779

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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 $615. If you don’t want to visit Zurich in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $627.

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 $878. 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, Saturday 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 $1,005.

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 afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $902. Flights to Zurich are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $948. Departure times at noon 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 $836 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 $745 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.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Zurich flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Zurich flight.

How have Chicago to Zurich flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Chicago to Zurich flights are approximately 16% more expensive 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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Cheap Chicago to Zurich (CHI to ZRH) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$560

Fastest flight time

8h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Zurich

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zurich from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $560. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Zurich found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $706.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Zurich takes 8h 45m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Zurich every day.
There is 1 airport in Zurich. From Chicago there are direct flights to 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 8h 45m, 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.

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  • 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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Price
IcelandairPriceFrom $386Free CancellationRating
7.1
593 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $442Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,633 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $461Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,166 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $483Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,109 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $510Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,152 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $526Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,657 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $543Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,425 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $559Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,017 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $637Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,134 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $667Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,838 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From Chicago to Zurich

    SWISS flies from Chicago to Zurich around 11 times per week, with 1,838 momondo users rating the airline 7.5/10. The cheapest SWISS deal from Chicago to Zurich in the last 72 hours was $667 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $987 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, 9,138 ratings). United Airlines flies from Chicago to Zurich around 11 times per week, with deals starting from $637 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $1,026.

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