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Rochester to Zurich

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Flights from Rochester to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 10h 37m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 37m

Rochester to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey10h 37mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Zurich

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

ROC Chicago (ORD) ZRH

Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines

Sat17:45 ROC18:29 ORD1h 01m connection19:30 ORD10:22 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 37m

ROC Washington (IAD) ZRH

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines

Mon15:00 ROC15:59 IAD4h 31m connection20:30 IAD10:10 ZRHGoJet Airlines + SWISS

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 10m

ROC New York (JFK) ZRH

Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SWISS

Tue12:15 ROC13:17 JFK7h 28m connection20:45 JFK10:05 ZRHJetBlue Airways + SWISS

5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 50m

ROC Boston (BOS) ZRH

Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS

Sun12:30 ROC13:32 BOS8h 28m connection22:00 BOS10:51 ZRHRepublic Airlines + SWISS

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 21m

ROC Atlanta (ATL) ZRH

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m

ROC Philadelphia (PHL) ZRH

Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~12h 06m

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: 6,401 km3,975 miles
Journey time: 10h 37mon current schedules
Time difference: +6hZurich vs Rochester
Currency in Zurich: CHF
Airports: ROC → ZRH

Flights from Rochester to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Zurich?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Washington and New York. 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 Rochester to Zurich?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,401 km.

Where do you change planes between Rochester and Zurich?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Rochester and Zurich?

Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).

What is the time difference between Rochester and Zurich?

Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Rochester.

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