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$320+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — WAS
feb. 27 — mar. 61
jue. 2/27
jue. 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Zurich to Washington, D.C. are usually found in April or January, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$476
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$320
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$661

Good round-trip deal

$581 or less

Good one-way deal

$507 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/71:20 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop12h 50mBritish Airways
lun. 4/1410:40 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$476
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/710:10 amZRH - BWI
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
jue. 3/209:30 pmBWI - ZRH
1 stop13h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$477
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/136:45 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop25h 55mITA Airways
jue. 3/205:45 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
vie. 3/1410:15 amZRH - IAD
2 stops18h 43mAmerican Airlines
vie. 3/2110:55 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
vie. 3/710:15 amZRH - BWI
2 stops15h 00mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/209:30 pmBWI - ZRH
1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$491
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
jue. 3/136:55 amZRH - IAD
1 stop14h 50mDelta
sáb. 3/227:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/21$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
jue. 3/61:30 pmZRH - DCA
2 stops16h 09mDelta
lun. 3/241:59 pmDCA - ZRH
2 stops14h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/21$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
vie. 3/710:15 amZRH - DCA
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/206:59 pmDCA - ZRH
2 stops15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$499
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
vie. 2/2810:15 amZRH - DCA
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
dom. 3/236:35 amDCA - ZRH
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$501
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/12:00 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop14h 10mIcelandair
mié. 10/158:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 2/20$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
lun. 3/1710:45 amZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 45mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/2411:35 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
vie. 4/410:10 amZRH - BWI
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/146:15 amBWI - ZRH
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$517

Find flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. 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 febrero 22, 2025.

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Return

Price

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - IAD

ZRHIAD

Zurich

lun. 4/7

1:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/14

10:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$476

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

vie. 3/7

10:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 3/20

9:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$477

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - IAD

ZRHIAD

Zurich

jue. 3/13

6:45 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 3/20

5:45 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$478

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - IAD

ZRHIAD

Zurich

vie. 3/14

10:15 am-11:58 pm

2 stops18h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 3/21

10:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$490

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

vie. 3/7

10:15 am-7:15 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 3/20

9:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$491

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - IAD

ZRHIAD

Zurich

jue. 3/13

6:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 3/22

7:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$493

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

jue. 3/6

1:30 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops16h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/24

1:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops14h 51m

$498

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

vie. 3/7

10:15 am-6:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 3/20

6:59 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$499

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

lun. 3/10

10:15 am-6:59 am

2 stops25h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/26

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops18h 55m

$503

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - IAD

ZRHIAD

Zurich

lun. 3/17

10:45 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/24

11:35 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$510

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. 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 febrero 22, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to WAS are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated febrero 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Zurich to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,079 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. On average, Zurich has 5 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $476. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ITA Airways, from $478, and American Airlines, from $490. British Airways is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $411 on Icelandair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $445 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $490 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular flight routes from Zurich to Washington, D.C. are Zurich - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Zurich - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Zurich - Baltimore/Washington.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Zurich, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (85%), Lufthansa (85%), Austrian Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,252 for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $500 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $341.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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