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How to get fromSwitzerland to Los Angelesby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ZRH - LAX
    15h 29m
    $362–490

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MXP - LAX
    20h 18m
    $254–871

  3. Fly Basel to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BSL - LAX
    17h 6m
    $281–1,118

  4. Fly Geneva International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GVA - LAX
    19h 23m
    $405–681

  5. Fly Zurich Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ZRH - BUR
    18h 3m
    $391–1,417

  6. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MUC - LAX
    19h 52m
    $367–762

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,947.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 29m

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

Swiss, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours.

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