Statistics on Dublin-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: Dublin)
The average price to go to Zurich from Dublin airport is $ 196 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 152 (in january) and $ 239 (in july), which is a saving of $ 45 or a surplus of $ 43 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $106 to $159 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zurich before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Zurich plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 152, saving $ 45 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 196). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 239).
Flight Dublin-Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 130 | $ 152 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 153 | $ 176 | fair price |
| March | $ 156 | $ 187 | fair price |
| April | $ 156 | $ 206 | fair price |
| May | $ 166 | $ 219 | high price |
| June | $ 190 | $ 238 | high price |
| July | $ 196 | $ 239 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 166 | $ 215 | fair price |
| September | $ 153 | $ 191 | fair price |
| October | $ 145 | $ 194 | fair price |
| November | $ 129 | $ 157 | good price |
| December | $ 156 | $ 178 | fair 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 Dublin to Zurich
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Zurich range from $53 to $475. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $422 to $475). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $106 to $159 (41% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Zurich flight
There are 7 companies that serve Dublin from Zurich airport: Aer Lingus, Swiss, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Air France and Eurowings.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Dublin->Zurich route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Dublin-Zurich flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 26 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Zurich flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $16. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zurich to Dublin departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $19. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a thursday may cost you an additional $17.
Top prices Dublin-Zurich
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Zurich | 10-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 24-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 05-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 06-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Zurich | 19-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 124 | direct flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Zurich | 20-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 107 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
When to book your flight Dublin - Zurich to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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 Dublin-Zurich flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 162 $, which is a saving of 34 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (54 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 139 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 141), 2 to 3 months ($ 143), 3 to 4 months ($ 143), 4 to 5 months ($ 152) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 160), 3 to 4 months ($ 169), 4 to 5 months ($ 175), 9 to 10 months ($ 176) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 172), 3 to 4 months ($ 165), 4 to 5 months ($ 178), 8 to 9 months ($ 170), 9 to 10 months ($ 180) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 129 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 194), 1 to 2 months ($ 156), 3 to 4 months ($ 173), 4 to 5 months ($ 203) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 183 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 208), 2 to 3 months ($ 215), 3 to 4 months ($ 194), 4 to 5 months ($ 192), 6 to 7 months ($ 208), 10 to 11 months ($ 203) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 189 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 213), 1 to 2 months ($ 223), 5 to 6 months ($ 224) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 199 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 222), 6 to 7 months ($ 224), 7 to 8 months ($ 203), 8 to 9 months ($ 221) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 184 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 191), 5 to 6 months ($ 202), 8 to 9 months ($ 193) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 155), 3 to 4 months ($ 174), 9 to 10 months ($ 173), 10 to 11 months ($ 183) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 143 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 149), 3 to 4 months ($ 166), 4 to 5 months ($ 192), 5 to 6 months ($ 193), 10 to 11 months ($ 165) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 132 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 137), 4 to 5 months ($ 154), 6 to 7 months ($ 145) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 149 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 160), 2 to 3 months ($ 155), 3 to 4 months ($ 162) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Dublin 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 | $ 189 $161 to $213 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 270 $131 to $427 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 166 $107 to $359 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 165 $107 to $282 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 157 $107 to $275 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 186 $134 to $359 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 233 $136 to $516 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 372 $160 to $859 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 240 $139 to $566 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 231 $137 to $365 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 209 $136 to $369 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 164 $145 to $189 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april and october are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!