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

• Earliest: departs at 18:25 and lands at 2:09
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 6:44.

The flight takes about 7h 44m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Zurich takes 7h 44m, 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.

Return flights from Newark Airport to Zurich range from 613 € to 988 €, with an average of 777 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 613 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the 777 € route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 451 € return via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared with 836 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 67 €–90 € 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.

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%.

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

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 300 €, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 3h 01m.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Newark Airport to Zurich. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 692 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 874 €, a difference of 182 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 37m, compared to 11h 13m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 29m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Zurich is 5 hours ahead of Newark Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Opernhaus Zürich, Stadion Letzigrund, and Halle 622. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Zurich flights:

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

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

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

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

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