How to get from Atlanta to Zurich: connecting flights, about 12h 35m total

Flights from Atlanta to Zurich

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Paris: 12h 35m
two tickets, via Frankfurt: $607
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 4,676 mi (7,525 km)

fastest

Via Paris

France

12h 35m

with the connection

Atlanta to Paris flight 8h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Zurich flight 1h 15m

two ticketsfrom $860

Via Frankfurt

Germany

12h 40m

with the connection

Atlanta to Frankfurt flight 8h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Frankfurt to Zurich flight 55m

two ticketsfrom $607

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 45m

with the connection

Atlanta to Amsterdam flight 8h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Zurich flight 1h 25m

Via Philadelphia

12h 51m

with the connection

Atlanta to Philadelphia flight 2h 6m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Zurich flight 7h 45m

Via Boston

12h 53m

with the connection

Atlanta to Boston flight 2h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Boston to Zurich flight 7h 18m

two ticketsfrom $848

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Zurich

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +20° to +25° by day. In November it is +8° by day and +3° at night, with 15 rainy days.

Jan

+5° −2° 13 days

Feb

+8° 0° 11 days

Mar

+11° +1° 12 days

Apr

+14° +4° 13 days

May

+18° +9° 19 days

Jun

+25° +14° 15 days

Jul

+25° +15° 17 days

Aug

+25° +15° 12 days

Sep

+20° +12° 13 days

Oct

+16° +8° 11 days

Nov

+8° +3° 15 days

Dec

+5° 0° 14 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Atlanta to cities closest to Zurich

Atlanta to Milan Milan: 135 mi (217 km) from Zurich, flight 8h 55m from $343 Atlanta to Munich Munich: 150 mi (242 km) from Zurich, flight 9h from $575 Atlanta to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 185 mi (298 km) from Zurich, flight 8h 45m from $359 Atlanta to Venice Venice: 223 mi (359 km) from Zurich, flight 9h 15m Atlanta to Paris Paris: 304 mi (489 km) from Zurich, flight 8h 20m from $294 Atlanta to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 382 mi (615 km) from Zurich, flight 8h 20m from $421

To Zurich from cities closest to Atlanta

Washington to Zurich Washington: 542 mi (872 km) from Atlanta, flight 8h 10m from $354 Chicago to Zurich Chicago: 589 mi (948 km) from Atlanta, flight 8h 50m from $426 Miami to Zurich Miami: 606 mi (976 km) from Atlanta, flight 9h 10m from $354 Philadelphia to Zurich Philadelphia: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Atlanta, flight 7h 45m Toronto to Zurich Toronto: 735 mi (1,183 km) from Atlanta, flight 8h from $424 New York to Zurich New York: 746 mi (1,200 km) from Atlanta, flight 7h 48m from $327

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Zurich?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Paris.

What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Zurich?

Via Paris: 8h 20m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 12h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Atlanta to Zurich with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Frankfurt from $607. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Zurich?

Paris (12h 35m total), Frankfurt (12h 40m total), Amsterdam (12h 45m total), Philadelphia (12h 51m total) and Boston (12h 53m total).

How far is Zurich from Atlanta?

4,676 mi (7,525 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.