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Flights from Zurich to Denver
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Denver. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 11h 53m door to door (137 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 53m
Zurich to Denver at a glance
Fastest journey11h 53mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich
Best ways to fly from Zurich to Denver
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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ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) DEN
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Tue09:30 ZRH10:22 FRA1h 08m connection11:30 FRA13:23 DENLufthansa + United Airlines
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ZRH Munich (MUC) DEN
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, SWISS · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Tue09:30 ZRH10:19 MUC1h 11m connection11:30 MUC14:03 DENSWISS + Lufthansa
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) DEN
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Thu10:00 ZRH12:43 ORD0h 47m connection13:30 ORD14:58 DENUnited Airlines
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ZRH London (LHR) DEN
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines
Mon12:30 ZRH13:08 LHR1h 52m connection15:00 LHR17:30 DENSWISS + United Airlines
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ZRH Washington (IAD) DEN
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD1h 00m connection16:15 IAD17:49 DENUnited Airlines
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ZRH New York (JFK) DEN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sun14:30 ZRH17:28 JFK2h 32m connection20:00 JFK22:14 DENDelta Air Lines
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
- 8,316 km5,164 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 53mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hDenver vs Zurich
- Currency in Denver
- USD
- Airports
- ZRH → DEN
Flights from Zurich to Denver: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Denver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Chicago. 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 Zurich to Denver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,316 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Denver?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Chicago (ORD) and London (LHR). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Denver?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Denver?
Denver is 8 hours behind Zurich.





