Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Zurich
Outbound – Nov 17, 2026
1 stop
11h 25m FRA
Return – Dec 3, 2026
direct
10h 10m $783
2 days ago
Chicago – Zurich
Outbound – Nov 18, 2026
1 stop
11h 40m MUC
Return – Dec 3, 2026
direct
10h 10m $771
2 days ago
Chicago – Zurich
Outbound – Nov 23, 2026
direct
8h 45m Return – Dec 8, 2026
direct
10h 0m $816
3 days ago
Chicago – Zurich
Outbound – Nov 24, 2026
direct
8h 50m Return – Dec 8, 2026
direct
10h 10m $805
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$461
Average price of a round trip
$744
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
8h48
A flight from Chicago to Zurich takes on average 8h48.
Best time
February
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Zurich is February.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Zurich
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Zurich (Switzerland) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $686 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 45 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Scandinavian Airlines. A ticket from the airline Scandinavian Airlines to Zurich costs on average $485.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Swiss and Swiss.
Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Zurich
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $461 to $1241
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $744
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
Zurich, Switzerland
airport :
Zurich-Kloten International Airport (ZRH)
local time :
Zurich is in the country Switzerland, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Zurich, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 13°C.
The city of Zurich (ZRH) has 1 airport(s): Zurich-Kloten
Useful info about Zurich
What is the least touristic period to go to Zurich?
If you want to visit Zurich during the least touristic period, choose the month of February.
What is the most popular time to travel to Zurich?
In Zurich, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Chicago to Zurich?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 45 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Zurich is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Zurich?
When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Zurich-Kloten.
How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?
The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Zurich?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Zurich?
In summer, the average temperature is 19°C in Zurich and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 121 mm in Zurich and 145 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Chicago and it rains less in Zurich. In winter, it is colder in Zurich and it rains more in Zurich.
