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$311+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Illinois

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ZRH — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$473
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$311
(Air Serbia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$539

Good round-trip deal

$647 or less

Good one-way deal

$491 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2512:30 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/35:50 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$473
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/209:45 amORD - ZRH
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$476
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:45 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 10/1210:35 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/91:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop15h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/221:28 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$483
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1910:35 amZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 20mFinnair
Wed 3/264:27 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops19h 53mFinnair
Deal found 2/20$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/281:30 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop26h 22mDelta
Tue 4/15:10 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop18h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/20$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/86:55 amZRH - MDW
2 stops17h 48mDelta
Mon 3/246:42 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops17h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/20$504
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/81:10 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mSWISS
Mon 3/245:10 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 45mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$507
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/311:20 amZRH - ORD
2 stops15h 40mAir Canada
Thu 4/172:05 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops13h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$518
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Sun 3/22:30 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/168:40 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$530
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:25 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/132:57 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$530
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:45 amZRH - STL
2 stops18h 56mBritish Airways
Sun 5/116:00 amSTL - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$536

Find flights from Zurich to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Illinois 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Zurich

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 3/25

12:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

5:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$473

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/20

9:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

$476

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 4/22

10:50 am-11:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

5:45 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$482

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 4/9

1:25 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

1:28 pm-11:40 am

2 stops15h 12m

$483

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 3/24

7:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

7:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$489

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 3/26

11:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

10:25 am-10:25 am

2 stops17h 00m

$503

ZurichChicago

ZRH - MDW

ZRHMDW

Zurich

Sat 3/8

6:55 am-5:43 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/24

6:42 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$504

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 3/8

1:10 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

5:10 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$507

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 4/3

11:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

2:05 pm-11:00 am

2 stops13h 55m

$518

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sun 3/2

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/16

8:40 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops16h 10m

$530

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Zurich to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Zurich to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Illinois, such as Delta, KLM and LOT. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Illinois. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Serbia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $311. However, be on the lookout for offers from LOT and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Zurich to Illinois are Zurich - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Zurich - Chicago Midway and Zurich - Lambert-St Louis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from Zurich, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (69%), SWISS (69%), Air Canada( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,267 for a flight from Zurich to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $483 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $341.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Zurich to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Zurich to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$402Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$462Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$492Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$496Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$513Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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