Statistics on Atlanta-Zurich flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zurich (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Zurich from Atlanta airport is $ 906 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 624 (in february) and $ 1445 (in july), which is a saving of $ 282 or a surplus of $ 540 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zurich before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Zurich plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23153 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 624, saving $ 282 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 906). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1445).
Flight Atlanta-Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 619 | $ 698 | good price |
| February | $ 561 | $ 624 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 606 | $ 685 | good price |
| April | $ 712 | $ 822 | good price |
| May | $ 766 | $ 1003 | fair price |
| June | $ 1065 | $ 1298 | high price |
| July | $ 1137 | $ 1445 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 846 | $ 1057 | fair price |
| September | $ 675 | $ 830 | good price |
| October | $ 623 | $ 752 | good price |
| November | $ 582 | $ 725 | good price |
| December | $ 726 | $ 919 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Zurich
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Zurich range from $422 to $1476. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1423 to $1476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Zurich flight
There are 14 companies that serve Atlanta from Zurich airport: Spirit Airlines, SAS, Frontier Airlines, United, Turkish Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, British Airways, jetBlue, American Airlines, Swiss, Condor, TAP and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 23153 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Atlanta->Zurich route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Zurich flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $64. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $86.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zurich to Atlanta departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $96. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a saturday may cost you an additional $135.
Top prices Atlanta-Zurich
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Zurich | 12-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 465 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 02-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 495 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 05-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 491 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 477 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 17-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 503 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 19-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 476 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Zurich | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 503 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Zurich to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Zurich flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 856 $, which is a saving of 50 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (225 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Zurich flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 644 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 650), 5 to 6 months ($ 694) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 619), 4 to 5 months ($ 622), 5 to 6 months ($ 567) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 4 to 5 months ($ 682), 5 to 6 months ($ 663), 6 to 7 months ($ 627) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 726 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 765), 1 to 2 months ($ 737), 3 to 4 months ($ 803) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 822), 3 to 4 months ($ 900), 4 to 5 months ($ 982), 5 to 6 months ($ 1000) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1169 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1178), 3 to 4 months ($ 1257), 6 to 7 months ($ 1281) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1259 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1327), 4 to 5 months ($ 1335), 5 to 6 months ($ 1362), 7 to 8 months ($ 1424), 9 to 10 months ($ 1402), 10 to 11 months ($ 1305) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 955) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 764), 2 to 3 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 823), 5 to 6 months ($ 743), 7 to 8 months ($ 777), 10 to 11 months ($ 830) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 641 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 690), 2 to 3 months ($ 658), 3 to 4 months ($ 703), 4 to 5 months ($ 720), 6 to 7 months ($ 749), 8 to 9 months ($ 730) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 678), 4 to 5 months ($ 671), 5 to 6 months ($ 674), 6 to 7 months ($ 718), 7 to 8 months ($ 676) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 871 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 896), 5 to 6 months ($ 908) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Atlanta to Zurich: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1331 $970 to $2258 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1060 $528 to $2582 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 860 $465 to $2130 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 530 $467 to $636 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 567 $503 to $711 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 803 $572 to $1164 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1053 $808 to $1567 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1614 $1377 to $1918 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1497 $1234 to $1853 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1038 $623 to $1802 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 778 $517 to $1079 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 769 $530 to $1079 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, august and september are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!