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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Zurich (LAX-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Zurich

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Zurich.
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LAX-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
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12h 25mdirect
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LAX-ZRH
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12h 25mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Zurich

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
LAX

LAX terminals are in a U shape, making navigation straightforward. Allow extra time if checking in at one terminal and flying from another.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
ZRH

From ZRH, trains to Zurich run every 10 minutes and take 15 minutes to reach the city centre. Ideal for quick city access.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Zurich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Los Angeles to Zurich, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Zurich back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Zurich is February, where tickets cost £563 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,015 and £975 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Zurich, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Zurich

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Zurich

  • How to get to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    One popular option is an airport shuttle, with fares to LAX around $30.00. The FlyAway bus offers service from Union Station, Long Beach, Hollywood, and Van Nuys to LAX. Fares are from $8.00 to $9.75 depending on where you start. The Metro’s Green Line is the least expensive of all, and it gets close to LAX. There is a shuttle to take you the rest of the way. The fare for the Metro is about $2.00.

  • What is there to do at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Shopping in the Great Hall is world-class, thanks to the inspiration it took from Rodeo Drive, the retail therapy capital of the world. Get your trip started with some pampering and self-care at ExpressSpa. Grab a shower, get a manicure, pedicure, and even a massage before takeoff. Check in with the office and catch up on email in one of the great lounges.

  • How do I get from Zürich Airport to downtown Zürich?

    The public transportation system in Zürich is top-notch, including trams and trains, buses, lake, and river ferries, even a cable car. Trains run every 5-10min from Zürich Airport to Zürich Main Station. The ride takes only 10min and drops you in the center of town. Purchase a Zürich Card online, and much of this excellent transportation becomes free.

  • Does Zürich Airport have shower facilities and/or a hotel?

    If you know you’ll be needing some downtime when you land in Zürich, you’ll have options. If it’s just some freshening up you’ll need, there are shower facilities located onsite. The entry fee includes the use of toiletries, hairdryers, and towels. Looking to get some rest and spend some time settling in? The Radisson Blu is directly connected to the airport and offers a wide range of amenities for weary travelers.

  • Is there a money exchange at Zürich Airport? Cash machines?

    Look for Travelex Bancomat, with locations throughout the airport, to handle all your currency exchange needs. They also offer ATM services, which may give you a better rate than exchanging US dollars for Swiss francs. Some are 24 hours, so no matter what time you land you’ll be able to take care of your banking.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Zurich flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines, Finnair, and Vueling.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Zurich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Zurich on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Zurich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £469 or less one-way and £732 or less round-trip.
  • Busy Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a hub for United, Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines. It is often referred to simply by the airport code: LAX.
  • You can check out many stores located at the airport and do a lot of shopping at LAX before your flight to Zürich. These are some of the same stores as found on Rodeo Drive.
  • Located just 8 miles north, Zürich Airport (ZRH) is very accessible to the city center of Zürich. The train system here is vast, making longer distances just as reachable.
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH) acts as the main hub for Swiss International Airlines, which makes sense because it is also the largest air facility in Switzerland.
  • Public transportation in Zürich is excellent, timely, affordable, reliable, and safe. Land at Zürich Airport and score yourself a Zürich Card online. With it, public transport is free, plus admission to some museums.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Zurich?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Zurich Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Zurich

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Zurich to Los Angeles

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Zurich

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