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$340+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — WAS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/2611:45 amZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:55 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$585
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Fri 12/262:45 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:20 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/269:40 amZRH - IAD
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/86:20 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$588
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Fri 12/262:45 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:20 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$597
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Fri 12/261:05 pmZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 35mSWISS
Wed 1/76:20 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/11$598
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Tue 12/239:40 amZRH - IAD
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/301:00 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$600
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Tue 12/2310:20 amZRH - DCA
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/301:00 pmDCA - ZRH
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$600
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/2511:45 amZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 45mSWISS
Sat 1/108:30 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/10$603
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Fri 12/2611:45 amZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 45mSWISS
Thu 1/85:25 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/11$608
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:05 pmZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:00 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$609
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Fri 12/267:30 amZRH - IAD
2 stops19h 29mAir Canada
Thu 1/89:45 amIAD - ZRH
2 stops20h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/11$610
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Thu 12/251:10 pmZRH - DCA
1 stop13h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/84:15 pmDCA - ZRH
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$621

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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 December 12, 2025.

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eDreams
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$554
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One-way from

$340
(Finnair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$711

Good round-trip deal

$725 or less

Good one-way deal

$612 or less
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Price

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

Tue 3/10

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

8:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$555

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

Thu 1/29

12:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/1

8:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$576

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

Fri 1/30

10:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/1

8:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$583

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

Fri 2/6

6:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

8:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$583

ZurichBaltimore

ZRH - BWI

ZRHBWI

Zurich

Wed 1/21

10:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/30

9:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$584

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-6:23 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 15m

$587

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

Fri 1/30

11:25 am-7:32 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

2:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop11h 55m

$587

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

Tue 4/7

1:15 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops15h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

11:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

$593

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

Tue 4/7

1:15 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops15h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

11:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

$593

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

Wed 4/8

1:15 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops15h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/12

6:30 am-6:10 am

1 stop17h 40m

$593

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

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 December 5, 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 28 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. (average of $389). Flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 12, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

How often are flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Zurich and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Zurich to Washington, D.C. flights

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ZRH

ZRH offers fast and efficient security lines. Priority lanes are available for Star Alliance Gold or premium cabin passengers.

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IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to D.C. in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective travel option.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C., such as SWISS and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. On average, Zurich has 6 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like Icelandair, British Airways, and American Airlines fly from Zurich to Washington, D.C. in about 11h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 55m. Zurich and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 4101 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $438. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SWISS. United Airlines is priced at 30% 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 $319 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $331 and Aer Lingus from $363 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 - Baltimore/Washington and Zurich - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • 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 (83%), Austrian Airlines (83%), Lufthansa( 83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,499 for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $536 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $484.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. (average of $389). Flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$460Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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