Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zurich from $473

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich (CHI-ZRH)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air Serbia offers one-way fares as low as $473 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to ZRH on Sat, Apr 25), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $437 departing on Wed, Apr 15 and returning on Wed, Apr 22.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Zurich?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Zurich with the following airlines, including: Icelandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 8 hours 50 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Zurich?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zurich is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chicago to Zurich?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Chicago to Zurich. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA003 (18:09)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chicago to Zurich?

  To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Zurich, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Apr 25, with one-way flights priced at just $473.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zurich travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Zurich is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Zurich on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Zurich on April 15, 2026 with Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting at $471.

• Which airports can I fly to for Zurich from Chicago?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zurich, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport (ORD-ZRH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zurich Airport (ZRH).

• Is there any time difference between Chicago and Zurich?

  The time difference between Zurich and Chicago is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chicago to Zurich?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.