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$409 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Seattle

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Cheapest round-trip
$538
Typical prices: $705-$560
Icelandair
Sat 10/17Tue 10/27
ZRH - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$409
Typical prices: $454-$788
American Airlines
Thu 10/1
ZRH - SEA • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Seattle (ZRH-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Seattle

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 27
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 8:40 pm
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SEA
15h 40m
1 stop
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3:35 pm - 12:05 pm
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ZRH
12h 30m
1 stop
$538Icelandair
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:55 am - 11:45 am
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SEA
12h 50m
1 stop
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3:40 pm - 1:05 pm
SEA
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ZRH
12h 25m
1 stop
$547Icelandair
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 20
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2:00 pm - 5:55 pm
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SEA
12h 55m
1 stop
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3:40 pm - 1:05 pm
SEA
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ZRH
12h 25m
1 stop
$548Icelandair
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 20
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10:25 am - 1:45 pm
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SEA
12h 20m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 2:10 pm
SEA
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ZRH
13h 15m
1 stop
$555Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 8:40 pm
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SEA
15h 40m
1 stop
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3:40 pm - 1:05 pm
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ZRH
12h 25m
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$563Icelandair
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21
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11:20 am - 3:40 pm
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SEA
13h 20m
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5:40 pm - 8:35 pm
SEA
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ZRH
17h 55m
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$567Condor
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:00 am - 4:10 pm
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SEA
17h 10m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 3:20 pm
SEA
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ZRH
12h 45m
1 stop
$587Condor
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:40 am - 11:35 am
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SEA
12h 55m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 6:25 pm
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ZRH
14h 35m
1 stop
$603British Airways
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 27
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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SEA
17h 00m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 3:20 pm
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12h 45m
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$606Condor
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21
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11:20 am - 3:40 pm
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13h 20m
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5:40 pm - 8:35 pm
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17h 55m
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$607Condor
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to Seattle?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Seattle departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Seattle is February, where tickets cost $569 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $757 and $756 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to Seattle?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $602 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Seattle?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Seattle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SEA

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$409
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Zurich to Seattle

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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Seattle

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Seattle?

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Seattle was $409 for a one-way ticket and $538 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zurich and Seattle?

    A passport is required to fly from Zurich to Seattle.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Seattle?

    Lufthansa, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Seattle flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Seattle?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Seattle?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Seattle, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Seattle, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Seattle are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $796 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $566 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and SEA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Zurich to Seattle

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1954 reviews
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
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Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
ZRH - ATH
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Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Business class seating in Swiss really is just Economy seating minus the middle passenger

No choice of food was given, and I was served leftovers, so they were returned back. the crew is unfriendly and harsh. Need to be trained on communication.

Great flight. I didn't watch the entertainment. I used my iPad the whole flight. But, staff was great, smooth flight, comfortable seat (business seat 7A) and food was really good (I'm a vegetarian).

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

At least one soda free, felt like I was nickeled to death.

Friendly flight crew. Airplane (757) configured as a domestic flight (no lie-flat seats) & no advanced meal selection.

When you consider the price I ended up paying for everything. This was not a good deal! I had no idea that this airline had changed to a bargain basement no frills airline. So, it was disappointing to have to pay for every little thing. The only thing included was water and coffee. You have to pay for everything else! So I just felt nickel and dime.

The Icelandair crew was so kind!!! Thank you for making my first trip to Paris a great one!

I am not going to fillo this out for each leg of my trip. My first review holds for the experience

Screen didn't work, and neither did the button to tilt the seat even though the seat was comfortable

The most uncomfortable seat i’ve ever had on a flight

Waiting area on top of stairs before Boarding the bus wasn’t great. Took a long time to load the bus to gate.

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

Nice, quick flight. There were lots of empty seats so they told me I could sit next to the emergency exit where I would have more legroom.

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

flight was half full, plenty of empty seats, was able to lie down across 4 seats, food was good, arrived on time

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

Terrible. Our flight was completely cancelled with no options to rebook until 4 days later.

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

Very comfortable flight and simple and directed one way and back. Amazing price.

We loved our flight attendant, Emma from Scotland, the meal and entertainment offerings were wonderful, the flight was smooth, and enough leg room to stretch. We would fly with you again!

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

Long line with check in at the DIA British Airway counter.

The flights were on time. Cabin crew were nice. The food was terrible! Checking in was not easy using my phone.

Crew were fantastic and the aircraft was extremely comfortable, but outdated. Headphone jacks were worn out and sound normally only came out of one ear unless positioned just right.

Departure was delayed leading to late arrival, 25 min wait for a gate. Basically, missed all our connections & had to be rebooted, which was a very long process.

Good flight, no turbulence. I felt safe and comfortable which is really important when I am just a passenger.

Somone switched seats to sit near friend causing us to be disconnected (3) business class. Very disappointed. Staff did nothing.

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