Statistics on Los Angeles -Zurich flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zurich (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Zurich from Los Angeles airport is $ 1116 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 834 (in february) and $ 1477 (in july), which is a saving of $ 282 or a surplus of $ 362 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zurich before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Zurich plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64512 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 834, saving $ 282 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1116). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1477).
Flight Los Angeles -Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 693 | $ 899 | good price |
| February | $ 635 | $ 834 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 681 | $ 924 | good price |
| April | $ 761 | $ 985 | good price |
| May | $ 860 | $ 1186 | fair price |
| June | $ 1127 | $ 1407 | high price |
| July | $ 1169 | $ 1477 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1095 | $ 1333 | high price |
| September | $ 875 | $ 1112 | fair price |
| October | $ 832 | $ 1013 | good price |
| November | $ 772 | $ 999 | good price |
| December | $ 904 | $ 1210 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Zurich
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zurich range from $486 to $1888. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1834 to $1888). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1079 to $1133 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Zurich flight
There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Zurich airport: Swiss, Level, Turkish Airlines, United, SAS, Vueling Airlines, norse atlantic airways (uk), Condor and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 64512 flights analyzed in previous years, Swiss was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Zurich route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Zurich flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 534 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Zurich flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $139. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $136.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zurich to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $142. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a friday may cost you an additional $191.
Top prices Los Angeles -Zurich
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 20-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 637 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 03-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 706 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 04-09 to 11-09-2024 | $ 729 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 09-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 749 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 13-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 714 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 09-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 532 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 18-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 694 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 23-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 606 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 03-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 720 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 19-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 547 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Zurich to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Zurich flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1067 $, which is a saving of 49 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (320 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Zurich flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 732 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 737), 4 to 5 months ($ 808), 5 to 6 months ($ 830), 6 to 7 months ($ 859), 7 to 8 months ($ 825), 8 to 9 months ($ 855) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 647), 5 to 6 months ($ 813), 6 to 7 months ($ 759), 7 to 8 months ($ 766), 8 to 9 months ($ 780) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 709 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 867), 4 to 5 months ($ 802) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 943), 5 to 6 months ($ 819), 7 to 8 months ($ 943), 8 to 9 months ($ 910), 9 to 10 months ($ 958) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 913 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1098), 6 to 7 months ($ 1120), 8 to 9 months ($ 1090), 9 to 10 months ($ 1053), 10 to 11 months ($ 1079) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1149 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1230), 8 to 9 months ($ 1272), 9 to 10 months ($ 1209), 10 to 11 months ($ 1235) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1167 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1435), 8 to 9 months ($ 1219), 9 to 10 months ($ 1252), 10 to 11 months ($ 1363) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1168 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1323), 9 to 10 months ($ 1168) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 871 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1112), 8 to 9 months ($ 965), 10 to 11 months ($ 983), 11 to 12 months ($ 1067) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 817 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1002), 4 to 5 months ($ 992), 6 to 7 months ($ 982), 7 to 8 months ($ 1003), 8 to 9 months ($ 976), 9 to 10 months ($ 874) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 989), 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 3 to 4 months ($ 898), 4 to 5 months ($ 866), 6 to 7 months ($ 896), 7 to 8 months ($ 870), 8 to 9 months ($ 909), 9 to 10 months ($ 908), 10 to 11 months ($ 879) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1018 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1134), 5 to 6 months ($ 1131), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1110), 8 to 9 months ($ 1189), 9 to 10 months ($ 1144) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Los Angeles to Zurich: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 2062 $719 to $3718 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1415 $1002 to $3801 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1361 $893 to $2955 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1280 $637 to $3195 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1004 $630 to $3188 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1017 $522 to $3041 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 807 $547 to $1126 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1214 $750 to $2569 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 820 $773 to $988 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1060 $794 to $2895 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1073 $841 to $1226 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1762 $1173 to $2890 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!