Cheap Flights from Zurich to Chicago from $383

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, British Airways offers one-way fares as low as $383 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZRH to ORD on Tue, Jan 20), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $627 departing on Wed, Dec 24 and returning on Sat, Dec 27.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Zurich to Chicago?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Zurich to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Swiss 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (CHI) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 10 hours 6 minutes to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (CHI).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Chicago 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 Zurich to Chicago?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Zurich to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Swiss: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LX008 (13:23)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Zurich to Chicago, 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 Tue, Jan 20, with one-way flights priced at just $383.
  · 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 Chicago travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich to Chicago on December 24, 2025 with British Airways, with prices starting at $346.

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

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

• Is there any time difference between Zurich and Chicago?

  The time difference between Chicago and Zurich is 7h.

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

  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.