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How much do flights to Zürich cost?
Getting from Zurich airport to the city center
Fastest options: S-Bahn trains and direct trams. Best value: public transport with ZVV tickets.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-13 min | CHF 6-CHF 7 (single ticket zone 110) | every 7–15 min | fastest to main station | |
30-40 min | CHF 6-CHF 7 (single ticket zone 110) | every 7–15 min | scenic route with stops | |
25-45 min | CHF 6-CHF 7 (single ticket zone 110) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | specific neighborhoods | |
15-35 min | CHF 50-CHF 70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-35 min | CHF 40-CHF 65 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
15-30 min | CHF 80-CHF 150 (pre-booked; fixed price) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and business travelers | |
15-35 min | CHF 50-CHF 120 (per day; varies by vehicle class) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in CHF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- ZVV tickets are valid on S-Bahn, trams, and buses within the fare zone.
- Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can affect journey times during peak hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Zürich
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Zürich in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 39 total | Daily flights: 5.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 38 total | Daily flights: 5.43 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Zürich
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
| Aer Lingus | EIN | EI | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| Icelandair | ICE | FI | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Zürich
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -2°C |
| February | 6°C | -1°C |
| March | 10°C | 1°C |
| April | 15°C | 4°C |
| May | 18°C | 7°C |
| June | 23°C | 12°C |
| July | 24°C | 13°C |
| August | 24°C | 13°C |
| September | 20°C | 10°C |
| October | 15°C | 6°C |
| November | 9°C | 2°C |
| December | 4°C | -1°C |
14 day forecast
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