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Connecting route · United States → Switzerland

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
BUFZRHORD

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
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 37m
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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
18 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 11m
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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
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 21m
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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
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 40m
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BUF Atlanta (ATL) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 21m
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BUF Philadelphia (PHL) ZRH
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 09m
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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.

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