Cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles from £411

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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£411

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£863

Cheapest round-trip

£558

Average round-trip

£985

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Los Angeles airports to the city center

Fastest options: FlyAway bus and Metro Rail from LAX. Best value: Metro and public buses.

Los Angeles is served by multiple airports, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) being the primary gateway. LAX lies approximately 27 km southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 21 km north of downtown, offering a convenient alternative for travelers heading to the San Fernando Valley or Hollywood areas. Airport transfers to city center destinations include Metro Rail, FlyAway buses, public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

How to get from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Angeles?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$1.75; single fare; TAP card required

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

$9.75; one-way fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to downtown

30-75 min

$50 – $80; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-75 min

$35 – $70; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

30-75 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

How to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

$7 – $10; varies by destination

hourly (traffic dependent)

direct to Union Station

40-55 min

$1.75; requires shuttle to Metro station

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget to Hollywood

25-60 min

$40 – $70; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door service

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • LA traffic can significantly impact travel times, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–7 PM).
  • TAP cards are required for Metro Rail and can be purchased at stations or online.
  • FlyAway buses depart from the LAX-it lot, accessible via free shuttle from terminals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Los Angeles

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Los Angeles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9544 km
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
United Airlines
---------------22
Swiss International Air Lines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
2222222
Swiss International Air Lines
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
1222222
Swiss International Air Lines
1111111
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
2222222
Swiss International Air Lines
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Los Angeles

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
LOT Polish AirlinesLOTLONo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Los Angeles

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C9°C
February19°C9°C
March20°C10°C
April22°C12°C
May23°C14°C
June26°C16°C
July28°C18°C
August29°C19°C
September29°C19°C
October26°C16°C
November22°C12°C
December18°C9°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
348
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
3 Jul
32°C14°C
10 Jul
31°C22°C
Saturday
4 Jul
29°C16°C
11 Jul
31°C21°C
Sunday
5 Jul
28°C19°C
12 Jul
30°C22°C
Monday
6 Jul
29°C20°C
13 Jul
31°C22°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
31°C21°C
14 Jul
29°C22°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
31°C22°C
15 Jul
29°C21°C
Thursday
9 Jul
33°C23°C
16 Jul
30°C21°C
The distance between Zürich and Los Angeles is 9544 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Lufthansa. Zürich and Los Angeles have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Los Angeles?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Los Angeles takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Los Angeles?
The flight distance between Zürich and Los Angeles is 9544 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Los Angeles?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Los Angeles. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Los Angeles?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Los Angeles with United Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Los Angeles?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Los Angeles, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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