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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 and lands at 19:46
• Latest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 23:11.

The flight takes about 10h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 10h 06m, covering 11.469 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from 583 € to 818 €, with an average of 695 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 583 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the 695 € route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 506 € return via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared with 713 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 50 €–89 € 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 SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 967 €, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 06m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 22% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 679 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 732 €, a difference of 54 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 46m, compared to 12h 32m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 12h 41m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Zurich (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are River North, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Sheraton Grand Chicago. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: 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
• Brussels Airlines: 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.