Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $115.29. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX): SWISS. The two airports are 5,925 miles (9,536 km) apart. SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through London, Las Vegas and Dublin and more.
How many miles ZRH to LAX 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 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $80.29–88.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 32,500 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 34,000 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 42,500 | $106.69–114.99 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 44,000 | $55.29–63.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 50,000 | $110.09–1,008.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 55,000 | $65.29–1,163.59 |
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 ZRH to LAX
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ZRH to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS
ZRH to LAX with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Edelweiss Air, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
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- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
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- Via Calgary (YYC)Edelweiss Air, then WestJet
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Montreal (YUL)SWISS, then Air Canada
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way+1
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Edelweiss Air, then American Airlines, Air Canada and 4 more+3
- Via Boston (BOS)SWISS, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more
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ZRH to LAX: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $115.29. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (32,500) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (34,000). 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 ZRH to LAX?
SWISS (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Zurich from Los Angeles by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 5,925 miles (9,536 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to LAX award flights?
11 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 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through London (LHR), Las Vegas (LAS), Dublin (DUB), Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris (CDG). On 28 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.