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Connecting route · United States → Switzerland

Flights from Phoenix to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Phoenix to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via London or Chicago, about 12h 18m door to door (247 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 18m
PHXZRHORD

Phoenix to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey12h 18mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Phoenix to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PHX London (LHR) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
Tue17:15 PHX10:55 LHR1h 05m connection12:00 LHR14:33 ZRHAmerican Airlines + British Airways
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 18m
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PHX Chicago (ORD) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Fri13:15 PHX18:35 ORD1h 10m connection19:45 ORD10:37 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
71 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 22m
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3
PHX Toronto (YYZ) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, SWISS
Tue12:15 PHX19:15 YYZ1h 00m connection20:15 YYZ09:38 ZRHAir Canada Rouge + Air Canada
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 23m
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PHX New York (JFK) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SWISS
Mon11:45 PHX19:21 JFK1h 24m connection20:45 JFK10:11 ZRHDelta Air Lines
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 26m
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PHX Los Angeles (LAX) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Mon17:00 PHX18:16 LAX2h 14m connection20:30 LAX16:02 ZRHAmerican Airlines + SWISS
70 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 14h 02m
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PHX San Francisco (SFO) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Mon14:30 PHX16:21 SFO3h 24m connection19:45 SFO15:18 ZRHFrontier Airlines + SWISS
58 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 48m
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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
9,256 km5,748 miles
Journey time
12h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hZurich vs Phoenix
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
PHX, AZA → ZRH

Flights from Phoenix to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Phoenix to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Chicago and Toronto. 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 Phoenix to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,256 km.
Where do you change planes between Phoenix and Zurich?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ) and New York (JFK). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Phoenix and Zurich?
Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Zurich?
Zurich is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.

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