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$408+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — ORD
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Tue 6/10
Tue 6/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$540
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$408
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$732

Good round-trip deal

$636 or less

Good one-way deal

$578 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 5, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/1810:10 amORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/3$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/211:20 amZRH - ORD
2 stops27h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1612:50 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$540
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:20 amZRH - ORD
2 stops15h 51mAir Canada
Tue 10/1410:40 amORD - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/3$545
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/197:15 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/310:30 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$548
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:50 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 12/248:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/3$549
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Thu 9/47:25 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 6/5$553
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop28h 10mLOT
Sat 10/49:40 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop14h 25mLOT
Deal found 6/5$562
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/261:05 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop9h 50mSWISS
Thu 7/102:20 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/5$570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2211:50 amZRH - ORD
2 stops17h 04mDelta
Fri 9/55:10 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/4$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:45 amZRH - ORD
2 stops14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/111:55 amORD - ZRH
2 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/3$597
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/247:20 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 00mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/85:55 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops13h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$600
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Wed 9/247:05 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops28h 55mFinnair
Sat 10/45:45 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops17h 35mFinnair
Deal found 6/5$628

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 10/29

10:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

10:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 30m

$539

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 9/2

11:20 am-8:01 am

2 stops27h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

12:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 15m

$540

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 10/7

11:20 am-8:11 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

10:40 am-6:10 am

1 stop12h 30m

$545

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 6/19

7:15 am-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/3

10:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$548

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 8/22

6:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$549

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 9/1

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$553

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 9/27

6:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

9:40 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$562

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 6/26

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

2:20 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$570

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 6/18

8:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/2

10:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$575

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 8/22

11:50 am-9:54 pm

2 stops17h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

5:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop10h 15m

$579

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The best insider tips for Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airports
ZRH

Zürich Airport offers fast and efficient security lines. Regular lanes are quick, making priority access often unnecessary.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
ORD

At ORD, immigration lines can be long. Plan extra time for Terminal 5 arrivals, especially after long flights.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 5, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 5, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to ORD are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated June 5, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Zurich to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LOT and Austrian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,075 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Zurich has 7 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 5 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $540, United Airlines will fly you from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Icelandair and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $549 and $562, respectively. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $430 on LOT. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $491 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $520 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider Air Canada (86%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or Brussels Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $548. While the most popular route (Zurich - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $391 on average our data indicates $1,324 when flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

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DeltaCheapest$433Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$435Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$492Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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