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$295+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZRH
abr. 21 — abr. 281
lun. 4/21
lun. 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 abril 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$559
(oojo)

One-way from

$295
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$818

Good round-trip deal

$761 or less

Good one-way deal

$577 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/157:15 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops35h 05mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 9/292:00 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops33h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$551
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/68:45 amORD - ZRH
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/208:05 amZRH - ORD
2 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$583
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/311:25 amORD - ZRH
1 stop26h 30mTurkish Airlines
mié. 9/107:40 amZRH - ORD
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$624
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/117:15 amORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 00mAir Canada
mar. 11/2512:45 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$700
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 12/27:05 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 40mSWISS
mar. 12/161:10 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/16$703
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/73:45 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus
mié. 5/2111:15 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/16$707
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/57:25 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
mar. 5/202:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 4/15$714
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mar. 8/127:05 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/191:05 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 8/61:05 pmMDW - ZRH
1 stop12h 00mDelta
mar. 8/191:35 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops27h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/16$746
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/59:52 amMDW - ZRH
2 stops15h 43mKLM
mar. 5/209:20 amZRH - MDW
2 stops15h 25mKLM
Deal found 4/16$1,138
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/252:10 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/52:00 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,299

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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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Zurich that are best for you.

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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

8:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Zurich

mar. 5/20

8:05 am-6:36 pm

2 stops17h 31m

$583

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

8:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Zurich

mar. 5/20

10:20 am-9:31 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$628

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/7

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

mié. 5/21

11:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$707

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Zurich

mar. 5/20

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$714

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

8:40 am-6:10 am

1 stop14h 30m

Zurich

mar. 5/20

11:20 am-8:12 pm

2 stops15h 52m

$734

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

mié. 8/6

1:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 00m

Zurich

mar. 8/19

1:35 pm-9:51 am

2 stops27h 16m

$746

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/22

11:25 am-10:20 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Zurich

mié. 5/7

7:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop33h 00m

$746

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

6:35 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop9h 15m

Zurich

mar. 5/20

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$758

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

4:05 pm-11:40 am

1 stop12h 35m

Zurich

mar. 5/20

9:25 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$778

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

11:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

lun. 5/26

5:50 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$830

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Zurich in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Chicago-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Chicago-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Zurich flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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 original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Zurich trip
Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, consider using the 'L' train to avoid Chicago traffic. It's a reliable option to reach the airport on time.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
ZRH

Upon arrival at ZRH, take the train to Zürich HB for a quick 12-15 minute ride to the city center. Trains depart every 10 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Zurich

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Zurich. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 CHI to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 16, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Chicago to Zurich by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Zurich flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Zurich. 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 abril 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to ZRH are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated abril 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Zurich, such as Delta, KLM and LOT. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,326 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Zurich. 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 into for flights to Zurich from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Zurich from Chicago, you will be flying to Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Zurich. There are 8 flights from Chicago to Zurich per day from 12 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Zurich round-trip?

    Currently priced at $559, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Zurich and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Aer Lingus - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $599 and $707, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $364. Users have also found prices from $397 and $427 on Air Serbia and Icelandair, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Zurich on time: United Airlines (80%), Austrian Airlines (80%), Brussels Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Zurich? While on average our users pay $3,656, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $472. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), is priced around $459.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Zurich 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 Chicago to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Zurich. 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 abril 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$380Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$413Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$512Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$545Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$560Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$686Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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