Switzerland to United States · 4,147 miles (6,674 km)

Zurich (ZRH) to Dulles (IAD) flights

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27,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with ANA Mileage Club

An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Dulles (IAD) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $55.29. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Dulles (IAD): SWISS and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,147 miles (6,674 km) apart. SWISS and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boston, New York and Paris and more.

How many miles ZRH to IAD 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$55.29–89.19
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$80.29–114.19
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines32,000$55.29–439.19
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$55.29–89.19
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$55.29–89.19
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines42,500$106.69–140.59
United MileagePlusOn SWISS44,000$55.29–63.59
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$100.09–133.99
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines55,000$55.29–89.19
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines55,000$55.29–89.19

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ZRH to IAD

  • SWISS logo
    SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ZRH to IAD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ZRH to IAD with one stop

45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Boston (BOS)SWISS, then United Airlines
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)Edelweiss Air, then United Airlines
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  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
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  • Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)SWISS, then Air Canada and United Airlines
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  • Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS, then United Airlines
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)Edelweiss Air and easyJet, then United Airlines
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  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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  • Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then United Airlines
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See all 45 in Routes

ZRH to IAD: common questions

How many miles does ZRH to IAD cost?

In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $55.29. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Emirates Skywards (32,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (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 IAD?

SWISS (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Dulles (IAD).

How far is Zurich from Dulles by plane?

Zurich (ZRH) and Dulles (IAD) are 4,147 miles (6,674 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 IAD 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 Dulles?

The most direct connections are through Boston (BOS), New York (EWR), Paris (CDG), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.

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.