New York (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH) flights
An economy award from New York (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH): SWISS and United Airlines. The two airports are 3,936 miles (6,335 km) apart. SWISS and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 65 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boston, Paris and Halifax and more.
How many miles EWR to ZRH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 26,000 | $5.60–375.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 27,500 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $54 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 32,500 | $71.61–76.11 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 32,500 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 34,000 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 44,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 50,000 | $60.40–950.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 55,000 | $15.60–1,105.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EWR to ZRH
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book EWR to ZRH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
EWR to ZRH with one stop
65 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then SWISS
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and Air Canada, then Edelweiss Air
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Luxembourg (LUX)United Airlines, then SWISS
- Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then SWISS and Brussels Airlines
- Via Geneva (GVA)United Airlines, then SWISS
- Via Glasgow (GLA)United Airlines, then Edelweiss Air
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)United Airlines, then KLM and SWISS
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Edelweiss Air and easyJet
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then SWISS
- Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines and La Compagnie, then SWISS and Ethiopian AirlinesB0
- Via Bilbao (BIO)United Airlines, then Edelweiss Air
EWR to ZRH: common questions
How many miles does EWR to ZRH cost?
In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (27,500), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to ZRH?
SWISS (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH).
How far is New York from Zurich by plane?
New York (EWR) and Zurich (ZRH) are 3,936 miles (6,335 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to ZRH award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Zurich?
The most direct connections are through Boston (BOS), Paris (CDG), Halifax (YHZ), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.