ZRH - LAX

574€ Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

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Cheapest return fare
665 €
Typical prices: 772 €-595 €
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Tue 8.9.Tue 22.9.
ZRH - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
709 €
Typical prices: 802 €-630 €
SWISS
Sun 20.9.Tue 29.9.
ZRH - LAX • Direct
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SWISS carry-on limits can feel smaller than on many airlines, so pack light.
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Cheapest • Avg 515 € (return)
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles (ZRH-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles

Tue, 8. Sep - Tue, 22. Sep
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27h 35m
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665 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10. Sep - Thu, 24. Sep
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29h 30m
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667 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 17. Aug - Thu, 3. Sep
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669 €American Airlines
Sun, 6. Dec - Tue, 22. Dec
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15h 55m
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673 €British Airways
Mon, 7. Dec - Mon, 21. Dec
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18h 36m
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676 €British Airways
Wed, 9. Dec - Wed, 23. Dec
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679 €British Airways
Fri, 6. Nov - Fri, 20. Nov
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682 €British Airways
Sun, 11. Oct - Thu, 22. Oct
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687 €SWISS
Sun, 20. Sep - Mon, 28. Sep
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689 €Multiple Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Zurich to Los Angeles, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost 617 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 918 € and 852 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of 662 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Los Angeles

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight574 €
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Zurich to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS
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Don't pack too much, as the carry-on back size is smaller than most other airlines.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS
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Have Swiss app it keeps you updated pretty instantly of any delays or gate changes

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles was 574 € for a one-way ticket and 665 € for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    SWISS, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of 758 € and an overall rating of 7,5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 803 € and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 762 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Los Angeles?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Zurich to Los Angeles

 
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On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Business class seating in Swiss really is just Economy seating minus the middle passenger

I feel the service staff do not treat American customers well. I also feel there may be discrimination against minorities.

They lost my luggage and there is no update, no luggage and no hope that they will find it. It has been 26 hours since we landed

Yes avoid JFK airport at all costs. A horror to navigate.

No free Wi-Fi. I have SkyMiles but not a high status, having an account has been enough for Wi-Fi on other flights, but this one was going to charge me to use it. Also turbulence was really bad toward the end, but I didn't count this in my ratings since I know Delta cannot control the weather - it's 2026 and lack of WiFi alone is enough for a poor rating.

My daughter always gets sick when we order the gluten free meal option. Internet didn’t work as advertised.

All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

I expected more, but they will nickel and dime you for everything. I did not enjoy flying with this airline.

Curious and efficient service ! First time flying with SAS and very pleased!

I wish they have given us explanations for the delays. And the rebooking process in Copenhagen was too long. I had to wait about 4 hours before they assign me a hotel. From there the handling process (accommodation, transportation and meal) was excellent.

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

Seats not as comfortable as I had hoped. Food was very nice, service was fine. Entertainment options very nice. Had thought the premium economy was a more plus 2-3-2 layout but it was a 2-4-2 with seats not as wide as I had expected.

I liked my seats on the return trip. Didn't like having to pay for luggage on an international flight. Also didn't like that it was on American airlines and not British Airways. I specifically selected a BA flight to experience that airline.

I flew four flights on British Airways within two weeks. I was unable to download the boarding pass to my phone for any of the four flights. I could check-in for my flight but the system would not give me boarding pass. I tried multiple ways and multiple times. I discovered many other passengers also had the same issue with their boarding passes. No explanation or acknowledgement by BA.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Because our ABZ-LHR flight was cancelled by BA for reasons they refuse to tell us--not weather--we did not make this flight and were booked on the following day. BA offered no assistance to us on the phone or in the airport, and we had to find a hotel at Heathrow on our own.

Horrible - flight was delayed by 6 hours - we boarded, were made to de-board due some technical fault; aircraft changed; special meals request on new flight - all went awry. Landed in Dulles airport; breezed thru immigration; as Business Class passengers or baggage was delivered almost 90 minutes after landing; air tags indicated the bags were just near the carousel but the unhelpful BA staff - Maria and Ghina refused to give any update - palming it off on some imaginary invisible “manager” despite air tags evidence showing it right there. So about 50-60 passengers waiting and getting infuriatingly impatient for their bags coz one container was not delivered. Finally after much argument by some other passengers Maria condescended to go to the “ramp” and within 5 minutes the baggage was delivered miraculously. Question is why couldn’t she have done it one hour earlier ? Poor poor experience once again on Business Class BA.

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

Seating space is appalling. Seats and all surrounding area in "Economy" is built for individuals shorter than 4' 10" and below 120 lbs. Ridiculous. While I'm not expecting fine dining, the food was the worst airplane food that I can recall.

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

This Condir premium economy is terrible. All it is is a few extra inches of legroom in an economy seat. British airways premium economy is the same as a first class domestic seat, wider with more recline. Plus the flights were all late to leave, arrive, etc. terrible day.

Absolutely the worst food I ever had on any flight. Half of passengers simply didn't eat their meals, as I noticed.

Food could be better. Service was just ok without any enthusiasm...

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Breakfast was terrible. Sugary yogurt, inferior pastry, poor quality fruits. No protein.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

Planes are new and clean and staff is attentive. Food wasn't great and chair cushions were very uncomfortable for long haul flights.

The boarding process is a nightmare. They put you on a bus for 30 minutes with no air flow. The process was extremely slow and we were behind schedule so they auto rebooked us on a flight for our layover. The new flight was 4 hours later in the day, we landed an hour and 45 minutes before our layover flight so this was completely unnecessary. When I called to get us back on the original flight the support staff was useless

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