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Zürich ZRHWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£437

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£524

Cheapest round-trip

£480

Average round-trip

£555

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6680 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
United Airlines
2222222
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
United Airlines
2222222
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
United Airlines
2222424
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
United Airlines
3444443
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
IcelandairICEFINo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
94%
19°C16°C
18 Oct
10°C3°C
Monday
12 Oct
87%
22°C16°C
19 Oct
12°C2°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
26°C15°C
20 Oct
15°C4°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
40%
29°C17°C
21 Oct
17°C6°C
Thursday
15 Oct
69%
20°C13°C
22 Oct
19°C7°C
Friday
16 Oct
20%
25°C14°C
23 Oct
18°C10°C
Saturday
17 Oct
57%
21°C6°C
24 Oct
13°C7°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Zürich and Washington, D.C. is 6680 km. The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, United Airlines, Icelandair, Air Canada, and Swiss International Air Lines. Zürich and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Washington, D.C. takes around 9.6 hours.

What is the flight distance between Zürich and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Zürich and Washington, D.C. is 6680 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines.

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 Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.

What airports are near Zürich?

The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

Which airlines fly between Zürich and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Washington, D.C. with TAP Portugal, United Airlines, Icelandair, Air Canada, Swiss International Air Lines.

When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Washington, D.C., 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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