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$298+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZRH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Zurich are usually found in February or October, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$449
(Icelandair)

One-way from

$298
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$770

Good round-trip deal

$728 or less

Good one-way deal

$490 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 January 21, 2025.

This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1110:15 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 50mIcelandair
Thu 4/242:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 1/20$449
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/27:40 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 2/98:20 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$456
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/218:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop19h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 3/76:10 amZRH - ORD
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/21$513
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:55 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/256:05 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$567
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/105:22 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/251:30 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$587
This Aer Lingus deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Aer Lingus is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:55 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 25mAer Lingus
Wed 3/2611:00 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/20$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/199:25 amMDW - ZRH
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Wed 3/266:55 amZRH - MDW
2 stops17h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/21$823
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/197:25 amMDW - ZRH
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/268:15 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops54h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,366
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:08 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops13h 42mKLM
Wed 2/266:55 amZRH - MDW
2 stops16h 26mKLM
Deal found 1/20$1,441

Find flights from Chicago to Zurich within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

10:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Zurich

Thu 4/24

2:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$449

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

7:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Zurich

Sun 2/9

8:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$456

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

8:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Zurich

Fri 3/7

6:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$513

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

12:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop14h 55m

Zurich

Tue 3/25

6:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 05m

$567

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

5:22 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 13m

Zurich

Tue 3/25

1:30 pm-7:44 am

2 stops24h 14m

$587

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

4:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 25m

Zurich

Wed 3/26

11:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$624

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/19

9:25 am-10:30 am

2 stops19h 05m

Zurich

Wed 3/26

6:55 am-6:02 pm

2 stops17h 07m

$823

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/19

7:25 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 25m

Zurich

Wed 2/26

8:15 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops54h 04m

$1,366

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/20

2:08 pm-10:50 am

2 stops13h 42m

Zurich

Wed 2/26

6:55 am-4:21 pm

2 stops16h 26m

$1,441

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/9

6:15 am-8:15 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$338

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Zurich

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 Chicago to Zurich in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Zurich

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

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 72 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 $1,315). 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 January 21, 2025.

Unlike at noon, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Zurich, such as Scandinavian Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Delta. 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
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,320 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 is 1 flight from Chicago to Zurich per day from 13 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $449, Icelandair will fly you from Chicago to Zurich and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $456 and $513, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 50% 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 $363. Users have also found prices from $457 and $474 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Turkish Airlines, 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: Austrian Airlines (84%), Brussels Airlines (84%), Lufthansa (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Zurich? While on average our users pay $2,918, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $327. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), is priced around $416.

  • 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 $1,315). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$382Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$452Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$524Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$545Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$564Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$567Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$568Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$690Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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