Zurich (ZRH) to New York (EWR) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (EWR) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $55.29. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (EWR): SWISS and United Airlines. The two airports are 3,936 miles (6,335 km) apart. SWISS and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 66 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boston, Paris and Halifax and more.
How many miles ZRH to EWR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 26,000 | $55.29–424.79 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 27,500 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $80.29–88.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 32,500 | $106.69–114.99 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 32,500 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 34,000 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 44,000 | $55.29–63.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 50,000 | $110.09–1,008.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 55,000 | $65.29–1,163.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to EWR
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ZRH to EWR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
ZRH to EWR with one stop
66 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Boston (BOS)SWISS, then United Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Halifax (YHZ)Edelweiss Air, then United Airlines and Air Canada
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Luxembourg (LUX)SWISS, then United Airlines
- Via Brussels (BRU)SWISS and Brussels Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS, then United Airlines
- Via Glasgow (GLA)Edelweiss Air, then United Airlines
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM and SWISS, then United Airlines
- Via Dusseldorf (DUS)Eurowings and SWISS, then La Compagnie
B0 - Via Edinburgh (EDI)Edelweiss Air and easyJet, then United Airlines
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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- Via Montreal (YUL)SWISS, then Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then United Airlines and La Compagnie
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ZRH to EWR: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to EWR cost?
In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $55.29. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (27,500), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to EWR?
SWISS (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (EWR).
How far is Zurich from New York by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and New York (EWR) are 3,936 miles (6,335 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to EWR award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and New York?
The most direct connections are through Boston (BOS), Paris (CDG), Halifax (YHZ), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.