What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 290 - SFr 430 and takes 14h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Zurich is to fly which takes 14h 18m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 430.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Zurich?

The distance between Los Angeles and Zurich is 9571 km.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Zurich?

It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Los Angeles to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Zurich?

Zurich is 9h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 10:52 PM in Los Angeles and 7:52 AM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Zurich.

Los Angeles to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Zurich by plane or train

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LAX - ZRH
14h 18m
CHF 299–427
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUR - ZRH
19h 10m
CHF 289–1,014
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Basel (BSL)plane LAX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
17h 52m
CHF 314–1,152
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ONT - ZRH
19h 30m
CHF 323–1,126
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SNA - ZRH
21h 15m
CHF 322–1,122
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LAX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
18h 20m
CHF 333–611

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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14h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,571.5 km
Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, British Airways, and six other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours.

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