Dulles (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH): SWISS and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,147 miles (6,674 km) apart. SWISS and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 46 ways to fly it with one stop, through New York, Boston and Paris and more.
How many miles IAD 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $54 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 32,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 42,500 | $71.61–80.61 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 44,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $50.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
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 IAD to ZRH
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD 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
IAD to ZRH with one stop
46 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then SWISS
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and United Airlines, then SWISS
- Via Geneva (GVA)United Airlines, then SWISS
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Edelweiss Air and easyJet
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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- Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
IAD to ZRH: common questions
How many miles does IAD to ZRH cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Emirates Skywards (32,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (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 IAD to ZRH?
SWISS (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH).
How far is Dulles from Zurich by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Zurich (ZRH) are 4,147 miles (6,674 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD 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 Dulles and Zurich?
The most direct connections are through New York (EWR), Boston (BOS), Paris (CDG), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (JFK). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.
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.