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Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Zurich flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection
• Austrian Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Newark Airport and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flights from Newark Airport to Zurich usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 434 € return via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared with 777 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 60 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – 6% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Newark Airport to Zurich route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 678 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 808 €, a difference of 130 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to Zurich route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 56 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Zurich flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Zurich Central Station, Opernhaus Zürich, and Kunsthaus Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 2:00
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 6:50.

The flight takes about 7h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of 732 €. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Zurich takes 7h 50m, covering 10.185 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 308 €, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 37m, compared to 11h 16m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 34m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Newark Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Newark Airport to Zurich range from 578 € to 928 €, with an average of 732 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 578 € counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Newark Airport to Zurich flights:

• • United Airlines
• • SWISS