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Flights from Zurich to Washington D.C.

Find cheap airlines flights from Zurich to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Zurich to Washington D.C., including Aer Lingus, TAP Air Portugal, and United Airlines. United Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
TAP Air Portugal logo TAP Air Portugal
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Zurich to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Zurich to Washington D.C.: One way flights from $1,405, round trip flights from $781. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sat, Apr 18 | Austrian Airlines
        IAD 8:20 PM
        8h 5m
        Nonstop
        ZRH 10:25 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Thu, Apr 23 | Swiss Airlines
        $781 $959
        19% off
        19% off
        $959 $781
      • ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sat, Apr 18 | Swiss Airlines
        IAD 5:35 PM
        8h 30m
        Nonstop
        ZRH 8:05 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Thu, Apr 23 | Swiss Airlines
        $782 $959
        18% off
        18% off
        $959 $782
      • ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | United Airlines
        IAD 6:25 PM
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 11:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | United Airlines
        $743 $959
        23% off
        23% off
        $959 $743
      • ZRH 6:05 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:35 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | TAP Air Portugal
        IAD 10:35 PM
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        ZRH 5:15 PM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | TAP Air Portugal
        $753
        21% off
        $959 $753
      • ZRH 1:35 PM
        15h 6m
        1 stop
        DCA 10:41 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Delta Air Lines
        IAD 9:45 PM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        ZRH 1:55 PM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Delta Air Lines
        $755
        21% off
        $959 $755
      • ZRH 1:25 PM
        12h 28m
        1 stop
        DCA 7:53 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Air Canada
        IAD 6:25 PM
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 11:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Swiss Airlines
        $759
        21% off
        $959 $759
      • ZRH 10:55 AM
        14h 40m
        1 stop
        IAD 7:35 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Air France
        IAD 6:15 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 6:35 PM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Air France
        $763
        20% off
        $959 $763
      • ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Swiss Airlines
        IAD 6:25 PM
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 11:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Swiss Airlines
        $773
        19% off
        $959 $773
      • ZRH 7:30 AM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        IAD 2:35 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Austrian Airlines
        IAD 5:25 PM
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        ZRH 2:20 PM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Austrian Airlines
        $775
        19% off
        $959 $775
      • ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Lufthansa
        IAD 5:15 PM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        ZRH 10:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Lufthansa
        $797
        17% off
        $959 $797
      • ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, Apr 19 | Brussels Airlines
        IAD 5:35 PM
        19h 45m
        1 stop
        ZRH 7:20 PM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Fri, Apr 24 | Brussels Airlines
        $798
        17% off
        $959 $798
      • ZRH 9:25 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:05 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sat, Apr 18 | United Airlines
        DCA 2:00 PM
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        ZRH 10:50 AM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Wed, Apr 22 | United Airlines
        $872
        9% off
        $959 $872
      • ZRH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        WAS Invalid Date
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sat, Apr 18 | Normal Airline
        WAS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        ZRH 4:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Zurich | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Tue, Apr 28 | United Airlines
        $1,405 $1,547
        9% off
        9% off
        $1,547 $1,405
      • ZRH 1:10 PM
        9h 35m
        Nonstop
        IAD 4:45 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Tue, May 19 | United Airlines
        $1,407 $1,547
        9% off
        9% off
        $1,547 $1,407
      • ZRH 11:45 AM
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        DCA 11:40 AM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Fri, May 8 | American Airlines
        $368 $1,547
        76% off
        76% off
        $1,547 $368
      • ZRH 10:15 AM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 5:25 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jun 10 | British Airways
        $381
        75% off
        $1,547 $381
      • ZRH 7:30 AM
        14h
        1 stop
        IAD 3:30 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Fri, May 8 | Iberia
        $393
        75% off
        $1,547 $393
      • ZRH 7:40 AM
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:20 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, May 17 | British Airways
        $394
        75% off
        $1,547 $394
      • ZRH 7:30 AM
        14h
        1 stop
        IAD 3:30 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jun 10 | Iberia
        $396
        74% off
        $1,547 $396
      • ZRH 10:15 AM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 5:25 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Wed, May 27 | British Airways
        $396
        74% off
        $1,547 $396
      • ZRH 11:45 AM
        14h 34m
        1 stop
        DCA 8:19 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Thu, Apr 30 | American Airlines
        $398
        74% off
        $1,547 $398
      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 5:25 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Fri, May 8 | British Airways
        $400
        74% off
        $1,547 $400
      • ZRH 7:30 AM
        14h
        1 stop
        IAD 3:30 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jun 10 | American Airlines
        $404
        74% off
        $1,547 $404
      • ZRH 1:20 PM
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        IAD 5:25 PM
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sun, May 17 | American Airlines
        $410
        73% off
        $1,547 $410
      • ZRH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        WAS Invalid Date
        Zurich - Washington D.C. | Sat, Apr 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Zurich to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Zurich to Washington D.C.

The distance between Zurich and Washington D.C. is approximately 6,649.73 km. It takes around 9 hours 27 minutes on average to fly from Zurich to Washington D.C.. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$368
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$743
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance6,649.73 km
Average flight time9 hours 27 minutes
Popular airlineAer Lingus
Flight statistics for the Zurich–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Washington D.C. (ZRH-WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $368 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZRH to DCA on Fri, May 8), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $743 departing on Sun, Apr 19 and returning on Fri, Apr 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Zurich to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 9 hours 27 minutes to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington D.C. (WAS).
  • 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 Washington D.C. 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Zurich to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA9754 (13:38) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA053 (12:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Zurich to Washington D.C., 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 Fri, May 8, with one-way flights priced at just $368.
    · 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 Washington D.C. travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Zurich to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich to Washington D.C. on April 23, 2026 with British Airways, with prices starting at $381.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Zurich Airport to Dulles International Airport (ZRH-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Zurich is 6h.
  • 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.

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