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Flights from Buffalo to Zurich
There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 10h 37m door to door (53 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 37m
Buffalo to Zurich at a glance
Fastest journey10h 37mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York
Best ways to fly from Buffalo to Zurich
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BUF Chicago (ORD) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Wed18:15 BUF18:50 ORD1h 10m connection20:00 ORD10:52 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
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BUF New York (JFK) ZRH
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SWISS
Wed17:00 BUF18:10 JFK2h 35m connection20:45 JFK10:11 ZRHJetBlue Airways + Delta Air Lines
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BUF Boston (BOS) ZRH
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Wed17:00 BUF18:07 BOS4h 23m connection22:30 BOS11:21 ZRHJetBlue Airways + SWISS
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BUF Washington (IAD) ZRH
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sun15:15 BUF16:20 IAD3h 55m connection20:15 IAD09:55 ZRHCommutAir + SWISS
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,502 km4,038 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hZurich vs Buffalo
- Currency in Zurich
- CHF
- Airports
- BUF → ZRH
Flights from Buffalo to Zurich: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Boston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,502 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS) and Washington (IAD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Zurich?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Zurich?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Buffalo.





