How to get from Zurich to Houston

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Frankfurt: about 15h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Paris, London, Amsterdam and Toronto. Two tickets from $958.

Flights from Zurich to Houston

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Frankfurt
15h 10m
two tickets, via Paris
$958
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,326 mi (8,571 km)
fastest
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 10m
with the connection
Zurich to Frankfurt flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Houston flight 11h 5m
Via Paris
France
15h 10m
with the connection
Zurich to Paris flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Houston flight 10h 50m
two ticketsfrom $958
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 20m
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 Houston: London Heathrow.
London to Houston flight 10h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,087
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 23m
with the connection
Zurich to Amsterdam flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Houston flight 10h 43m
two ticketsfrom $2,372
Via Toronto
Canada
15h 48m
with the connection
Zurich to Toronto flight 8h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Houston flight 3h 53m
two ticketsfrom $1,820

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Zurich to Houston?
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 Zurich to Houston?
Via Frankfurt: 1h 5m to the connection, 11h 5m after it, about 15h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $958. 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 Houston?
Frankfurt (15h 10m total), Paris (15h 10m total), London (15h 20m total), Amsterdam (15h 23m total) and Toronto (15h 48m total).
How far is Houston from Zurich?
5,326 mi (8,571 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.