Flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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One-way from £1013.81

Airliners including United Airlines and Swiss all offer direct flights between Zürich-Kloten to Los Angeles International. The flight time is approximately 12 Hours 1 Minute.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at Los Angeles International please note the time difference, the time zone at Los Angeles International is 8.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Zürich-Kloten.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Zürich-Kloten to Los Angeles International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss111111113:1013:10VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111013:1013:10VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Zürich-Kloten to Los Angeles International are very limited. Only Swiss operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 13:10

To book your flight you can visit Swiss on their website swiss.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA9730
SwissLX40
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Tuesday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA9730
SwissLX40
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Wednesday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA9730
SwissLX40
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Thursday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA9730
SwissLX40
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Friday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA9730
SwissLX40
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Saturday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA9730
SwissLX40
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Sunday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX40
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Los Angeles International. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Frankfurt to Los Angeles 011 Hours 46 Minutes

Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX is £1013.81 ($1274 €1221.45)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX is £566.59 ($712 €682.63)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX is £342.98 ($431 €413.22)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to Los Angeles LAX is £426.53 ($536 €513.89)
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Flight Info FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Who flies from Zurich to Los Angeles?
The following airlines fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX): Swiss, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?
The flight from Zurich to Los Angeles is 9,534KM or 5,924 miles.
How long does the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles to take?
The flight from Zurich to Los Angeles takes 12 Hours 1 Minute.

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