How to get from Detroit to Zurich

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Paris: about 12h including the connection. Other options: via Frankfurt, Boston, Amsterdam and Dublin. Two tickets from $851.

Flights from Detroit to Zurich

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Paris
12h
two tickets, via Boston
$851
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,230 mi (6,807 km)
fastest
Via Paris
France
12h
with the connection
Detroit to Paris flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Zurich flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $889
Via Frankfurt
Germany
12h 5m
with the connection
Detroit to Frankfurt flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Zurich flight 55m
Via Boston
12h 14m
with the connection
Detroit to Boston flight 1h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Zurich flight 7h 18m
two ticketsfrom $851
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
12h 15m
with the connection
Detroit to Amsterdam flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Zurich flight 1h 25m
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 15m
with the connection
Detroit to Dublin flight 7h
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Zurich flight 2h 15m

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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Zurich?
Via Paris: 7h 45m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 12h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Zurich with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $851. 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 Detroit and Zurich?
Paris (12h total), Frankfurt (12h 5m total), Boston (12h 14m total), Amsterdam (12h 15m total) and Dublin (12h 15m total).
How far is Zurich from Detroit?
4,230 mi (6,807 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.