How to get from Zurich to Detroit: connecting flights, about 13h 18m total

Flights from Zurich to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 13h 18m
two tickets, via London: $740
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 4,230 mi (6,807 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

13h 18m

with the connection

Zurich to Dublin flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Detroit flight 7h 58m

Via Toronto

Canada

13h 22m

with the connection

Zurich to Toronto flight 8h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Detroit flight 1h 27m

two ticketsfrom $1,722

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

13h 25m

with the connection

Zurich to Amsterdam flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Detroit flight 8h 45m

Via Frankfurt

Germany

13h 25m

with the connection

Zurich to Frankfurt flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Frankfurt to Detroit flight 9h 20m

Via London

United Kingdom

13h 27m

with the connection

Zurich to London flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Detroit: London Heathrow.

London to Detroit flight 8h 37m

two ticketsfrom $740

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Zurich to cities closest to Detroit

Zurich to Toronto Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 55m from $578 Zurich to Chicago Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 9h 58m from $462 Zurich to Washington Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 9h 45m from $413 Zurich to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 442 mi (711 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 53m Zurich to New York New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 9h 20m from $352 Zurich to Miami Miami: 1,156 mi (1,861 km) from Detroit, flight 10h 33m from $408

To Detroit from cities closest to Zurich

Munich to Detroit Munich: 150 mi (242 km) from Zurich, flight 9h 46m Frankfurt to Detroit Frankfurt: 185 mi (298 km) from Zurich, flight 9h 20m from $515 Amsterdam to Detroit Amsterdam: 382 mi (615 km) from Zurich, flight 8h 45m Rome to Detroit Rome: 425 mi (684 km) from Zurich, flight 10h 33m from $464 London to Detroit London: 483 mi (777 km) from Zurich, flight 8h 37m from $707 Dublin to Detroit Dublin: 771 mi (1,240 km) from Zurich, flight 7h 58m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Zurich to Detroit?

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

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

Via Dublin: 2h 20m to the connection, 7h 58m after it, about 13h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via London from $740. 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 Zurich and Detroit?

Dublin (13h 18m total), Toronto (13h 22m total), Amsterdam (13h 25m total), Frankfurt (13h 25m total) and London (13h 27m total).

How far is Detroit from Zurich?

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.