New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) flights

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH): Delta Air Lines and SWISS. The two airports are 3,921 miles (6,311 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 55 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boston, Paris and London and more.
How many miles JFK 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 SWISS | 27,500 | $65.60–1,095.07 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $54–113.47 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 30,000 | $5.60–1,055.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 32,500 | $71.61–140.08 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 32,500 | $65.60–1,095.07 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 34,000 | $65.60–1,095.07 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 42,000 | $56–112 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 44,000 | $5.60–65.07 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 50,000 | $60.40–1,009.87 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $65.60–1,095.07 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 55,000 | $15.60–1,165.07 |
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 JFK to ZRH
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book JFK to ZRH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to ZRH with one stop
55 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then SWISS




- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way

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- Via London (LGW), then SWISS and easyJet


- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way

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- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way





- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way



- Via Manchester (MAN)Virgin Atlantic, then SWISS and easyJet



- Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS the whole way


- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way





- Via Dusseldorf (DUS)Condor, then Eurowings and SWISS



- Via Edinburgh (EDI)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Edelweiss Air and easyJet





- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way

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- Via Milan (MXP)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines





- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way




- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way




JFK to ZRH: common questions
How many miles does JFK to ZRH cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 JFK to ZRH?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and SWISS (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH).
How far is New York from Zurich by plane?
New York (JFK) and Zurich (ZRH) are 3,921 miles (6,311 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to ZRH award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 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), London (LGW), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). On 24 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.







