Statistics on Los Angeles -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: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Zurich from Los Angeles airport is $ 1250 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 950 (in february) and $ 1790 (in june), which is a saving of $ 301 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 $759 to $813 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 Los Angeles -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 Los Angeles 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 950, saving $ 301 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1250). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1790).

Flight Los Angeles -Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 731 $ 982 good price
February$ 705 $ 950 very good price
March$ 798 $ 1030 good price
April$ 922 $ 1160 good price
May$ 1091 $ 1403 fair price
June$ 1499 $ 1790 very high price
July$ 1388 $ 1716 high price
August$ 1094 $ 1386 fair price
September$ 960 $ 1208 good price
October$ 887 $ 1091 good price
November$ 744 $ 992 good price
December$ 928 $ 1286 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 Los Angeles to Zurich

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zurich range from $487 to $2005. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $488 to $542), 1% at the maximum price (from $1951 to $2005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $813 to $867 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Zurich flight

There are 8 companies that serve Los Angeles from Zurich airport: Swiss, United, Turkish Airlines, SAS, norse atlantic airways (uk), Vueling Airlines, Condor and Aer Lingus.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Swiss was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Zurich route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Zurich flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 555 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Zurich flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $145. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $134.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Zurich to Los Angeles 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 $148. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a friday may cost you an additional $161.

Top prices Los Angeles -Zurich

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Zurich13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 565 
Los Angeles → Zurich20-05 to 25-05-2025$ 755 
Los Angeles → Zurich09-07 to 16-07-2025$ 691 
Los Angeles → Zurich15-09 to 19-09-2025$ 673 
Los Angeles → Zurich16-09 to 23-09-2025$ 585 
Los Angeles → Zurich07-10 to 21-10-2025$ 769 
Los Angeles → Zurich14-10 to 21-10-2025$ 593 
Los Angeles → Zurich04-11 to 11-11-2025$ 724 
Los Angeles → Zurich05-11 to 12-11-2025$ 723 
Los Angeles → Zurich03-12 to 10-12-2025$ 728 

When to book your flight Los Angeles - Zurich to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Los Angeles -Zurich flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1147 $, which is a saving of 103 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (389 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 812 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 904), 5 to 6 months ($ 823), 6 to 7 months ($ 833), 7 to 8 months ($ 846), 8 to 9 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 929), 10 to 11 months ($ 933)
February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 735 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 850), 4 to 5 months ($ 826), 5 to 6 months ($ 832), 6 to 7 months ($ 794), 7 to 8 months ($ 828), 8 to 9 months ($ 824), 9 to 10 months ($ 875), 10 to 11 months ($ 874)
March

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 914 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 962), 4 to 5 months ($ 938), 5 to 6 months ($ 928), 7 to 8 months ($ 1001), 8 to 9 months ($ 961), 9 to 10 months ($ 940)
April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1032 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 1155), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1100), 6 to 7 months ($ 1124), 7 to 8 months ($ 1099), 9 to 10 months ($ 1081)
May

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1248 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1345), 2 to 3 months ($ 1293), 3 to 4 months ($ 1368), 4 to 5 months ($ 1352), 5 to 6 months ($ 1343), 9 to 10 months ($ 1277)
June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1602 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1611), 2 to 3 months ($ 1690), 3 to 4 months ($ 1781), 7 to 8 months ($ 1773), 8 to 9 months ($ 1755), 9 to 10 months ($ 1658)
July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1561 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1647), 3 to 4 months ($ 1693), 4 to 5 months ($ 1660), 6 to 7 months ($ 1646), 7 to 8 months ($ 1629), 8 to 9 months ($ 1571), 10 to 11 months ($ 1682), 11 to 12 months ($ 1655)
August

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1302), 2 to 3 months ($ 1341), 3 to 4 months ($ 1331), 4 to 5 months ($ 1355), 5 to 6 months ($ 1299), 8 to 9 months ($ 1339), 10 to 11 months ($ 1379)
September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1077 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1137), 2 to 3 months ($ 1157), 4 to 5 months ($ 1202), 5 to 6 months ($ 1146), 7 to 8 months ($ 1156), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131), 9 to 10 months ($ 1136), 10 to 11 months ($ 1078), 11 to 12 months ($ 1159)
October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 961 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1009), 2 to 3 months ($ 1048), 3 to 4 months ($ 1032), 5 to 6 months ($ 1014), 6 to 7 months ($ 987), 7 to 8 months ($ 1061)
November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 843 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 985), 2 to 3 months ($ 952), 3 to 4 months ($ 911), 4 to 5 months ($ 902), 6 to 7 months ($ 898), 7 to 8 months ($ 873), 8 to 9 months ($ 962)
December

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1087 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1254), 3 to 4 months ($ 1210), 4 to 5 months ($ 1104), 5 to 6 months ($ 1100), 7 to 8 months ($ 1121), 8 to 9 months ($ 1195), 9 to 10 months ($ 1155)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $10 more.

Los Angeles 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
April 2025$ 1742
$771 to $2184		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1187
$565 to $3151		Find a flight
June 2025$ 2089
$776 to $5093		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1619
$691 to $3090		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1253
$574 to $3143		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1002
$574 to $1430		Find a flight
October 2025$ 940
$593 to $1279		Find a flight
November 2025$ 877
$723 to $1179		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1195
$728 to $2966		Find a flight
January 2026$ 872
$824 to $920		Find a flight
February 2026$ 810
$778 to $827		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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