United States to Switzerland · 4,015 miles (6,461 km)

Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH) flights

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19,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH) starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH): American Airlines. The two airports are 4,015 miles (6,461 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boston, Paris and Halifax and more.

How many miles PHL 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines19,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines24,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–705.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–200.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines27,000$29–33.50
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines27,500$25.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines29,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines37,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines60,000$29–33.50

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PHL to ZRH

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PHL to ZRH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHL to ZRH with one stop

35 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
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  • Via Paris (CDG)American Airlines, then Air France and SWISS
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)American Airlines, then Edelweiss Air
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  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)American Airlines, then KLM and SWISS
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  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)American Airlines, then Edelweiss Air and easyJet
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  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Discover Airlines, then Lufthansa, SWISS and 2 more
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)American Airlines and Air Canada, then SWISS
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  • Via Milan (MXP)American Airlines, then SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Reykjavik (KEF)American Airlines, then Icelandair and Edelweiss Air
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  • Via Nice (NCE)American Airlines, then SWISS
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  • Via Porto (OPO)American Airlines, then SWISS, TAP Portugal and 2 more
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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See all 35 in Routes

PHL to ZRH: common questions

How many miles does PHL to ZRH cost?

In economy it starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and British Airways Club (25,750). 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 PHL to ZRH?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH).

How far is Philadelphia from Zurich by plane?

Philadelphia (PHL) and Zurich (ZRH) are 4,015 miles (6,461 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHL to ZRH award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Zurich?

The most direct connections are through Boston (BOS), Paris (CDG), Halifax (YHZ), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example British Airways through London.

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.