Newark to Zurich Flights
If it is your first time travelling to Zürich-Kloten then check out the airliners Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines and Swiss. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Newark Liberty International, so you will find flying to Zürich-Kloten is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 8 Hours 15 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Zürich-Kloten don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Newark Liberty International to Zürich-Kloten, please see the table below.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:40 | 22:05 |
Swiss | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:40 | 22:05 |
Lufthansa | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:40 | 18:45 |
Austrian Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:40 | 18:45 |
Air Canada | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:40 | 18:45 |
United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 11:40 and 22:05.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for United Airlines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Day | Flying Time |
Monday | 18:45 and 22:05 |
Tuesday | 18:45 and 22:05 |
Wednesday | 18:45 and 22:05 |
Thursday | 18:45 and 22:05 |
Friday | 18:45 and 22:05 |
Saturday | 18:45 and 22:05 |
Sunday | 11:40 and 18:45 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Zürich-Kloten. You can see full details of these below.
Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
Newark to Frankfurt | 0 | 6,211 km (3,859 miles) | 8 Hours 7 Minutes |
Newark to Geneva | 0 | 6,225 km (3,868 miles) | 8 Hours 8 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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