How to get from Zurich to Seattle

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Vancouver: about 13h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Munich, Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Paris. Two tickets from $585.

Flights from Zurich to Seattle

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Vancouver
13h 40m
two tickets, via Copenhagen
$585
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,241 mi (8,434 km)
fastest
Via Vancouver
Canada
13h 40m
with the connection
Zurich to Vancouver flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $685
Via Munich
Germany
14h 25m
with the connection
Zurich to Munich flight 55m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Seattle flight 10h 30m
two ticketsfrom $2,351
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
14h 30m
with the connection
Zurich to Copenhagen flight 1h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to Seattle flight 9h 40m
two ticketsfrom $585
Via Frankfurt
Germany
14h 40m
with the connection
Zurich to Frankfurt flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Seattle flight 10h 35m
Via Paris
France
14h 45m
with the connection
Zurich to Paris flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Seattle flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,185

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 Seattle

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +17° to +25° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, with 17 rainy days.

Jan
+8° +2° 16 days
Feb
+8° +2° 14 days
Mar
+11° +4° 15 days
Apr
+13° +6° 14 days
May
+17° +9° 11 days
Jun
+21° +12° 7 days
Jul
+25° +15° 1 days
Aug
+25° +15° 6 days
Sep
+21° +13° 7 days
Oct
+15° +9° 14 days
Nov
+10° +5° 17 days
Dec
+8° +4° 20 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 Zurich to Seattle?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Vancouver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Zurich to Seattle?
Via Vancouver: 10h 20m to the connection, 20m after it, about 13h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Seattle with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Copenhagen from $585. 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 Seattle?
Vancouver (13h 40m total), Munich (14h 25m total), Copenhagen (14h 30m total), Frankfurt (14h 40m total) and Paris (14h 45m total).
How far is Seattle from Zurich?
5,241 mi (8,434 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.