Direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles ZRH → LAX

SWISS flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX), daily. The flight takes about 12h 43m and covers 5,925 miles (9,535 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $866, with recent bookable fares from $797. Arrivals run on time 92.2% at ZRH (Eurocontrol) and 80.9% at LAX (BTS) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 52 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$728
Typical
$866
Most expensive
$1,114

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in November rather than September typically saves $116 on ZRH → LAX.

  • Sep 2026 $914
  • Oct 2026 $867
  • Nov 2026 $798

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.

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Cheapest combos

SWISS Best
Tue Nov 17 13:10 → 16:35
Wed Nov 25 19:10 → 15:15 8 nights
$797 Book →
SWISS
Wed Nov 18 13:10 → 16:35
Thu Nov 26 19:10 → 15:15 8 nights
$798 Book →
SWISS
Wed Oct 14 13:10 → 16:30
Wed Oct 21 19:35 → 15:45 7 nights
$802 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 7 flights per week · Updated 14d ago

SWISS
7 flights per week
Departs Terminal 2 Arrives Terminal TBIT
Daily
13:10 → 16:30

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Yes, SWISS operates nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX).

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Los Angeles?

SWISS operates nonstop flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

The nonstop flight from Zurich to Los Angeles takes ~12h 43m (approximately 9535 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Nonstop flights from Zurich to Los Angeles operate daily — 7 flights per week.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Arrivals run on time 92.2% at ZRH (Eurocontrol) and 80.9% at LAX (BTS) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Round-trip flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) start at $728, with a typical fare around $866. Based on 52 recent fare combinations.

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

Across the 3 departure months we currently track, November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Zurich to Los Angeles, with typical fares around $798 — versus about $914 in September 2026, the most expensive.

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