How to get from Austin to Zurich

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Frankfurt: about 13h 40m including the connection. Other options: via London, Boston, Paris and Washington. Two tickets from $375.

Flights from Austin to Zurich

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Frankfurt
13h 40m
two tickets, via Paris
$375
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,394 mi (8,681 km)
fastest
Via Frankfurt
Germany
13h 40m
with the connection
Austin to Frankfurt flight 9h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Zurich flight 55m
Via London
United Kingdom
14h 8m
with the connection
Austin to London flight 9h 23m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Zurich: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Zurich flight 1h 45m
two ticketsfrom $585
Via Boston
14h 15m
with the connection
Austin to Boston flight 3h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Zurich flight 7h 18m
two ticketsfrom $864
Via Paris
France
14h 15m
with the connection
Austin to Paris flight 10h
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Zurich flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $375
Via Washington
14h 19m
with the connection
Austin to Washington flight 3h 9m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Zurich: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Zurich flight 8h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,067

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Zurich?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Frankfurt.
What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Zurich?
Via Frankfurt: 9h 45m to the connection, 55m after it, about 13h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Austin to Zurich with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $375. 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 Austin and Zurich?
Frankfurt (13h 40m total), London (14h 8m total), Boston (14h 15m total), Paris (14h 15m total) and Washington (14h 19m total).
How far is Zurich from Austin?
5,394 mi (8,681 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.