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Cheapest one-way

US$ 465
American Airlines Wed, Sep 23

16% below next 30d avg. (US$553)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 691
Turkish Airlines Wed, Oct 14

When to fly

SeptemberCheapest month
JanuaryPeak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$465 , travelers can expect an average price of US$553 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$691 . You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zurich: Zurich Airport (ZRH) . Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich Airport (DTW-ZRH) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 18h ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Detroit to Zurich over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$465 and round-trip from US$691. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • DTW 20:55
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        ZRH 12:35
        Detroit - Zurich | Wed, Oct 14 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 07:40
        17h 10m
        1 stop
        DTW 18:50
        Zurich - Detroit | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        US$691 US$961
        28% off
        28% off
        US$961 US$691
      • DTW 16:05
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:20
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
        ZRH 10:15
        19h 1m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:16
        Zurich - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
        US$729 US$961
        24% off
        24% off
        US$961 US$729
      • DTW 08:30
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:20
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
        ZRH 13:05
        32h 22m
        1 stop
        DTW 15:27
        Zurich - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
        US$736 US$961
        23% off
        23% off
        US$961 US$736
      • DTW 20:55
        15h
        1 stop
        ZRH 17:55
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Oct 20 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 06:40
        17h 20m
        1 stop
        DTW 19:00
        Zurich - Detroit | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        US$743
        23% off
        US$961 US$743
      • DTW 20:55
        15h
        1 stop
        ZRH 17:55
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Oct 6 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 07:40
        17h 10m
        1 stop
        DTW 18:50
        Zurich - Detroit | Tue, Oct 13 | Turkish Airlines
        US$744
        23% off
        US$961 US$744
      • DTW 20:55
        15h
        1 stop
        ZRH 17:55
        Detroit - Zurich | Wed, Sep 30 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 15:10
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        DTW 18:50
        Zurich - Detroit | Tue, Oct 6 | Turkish Airlines
        US$745
        22% off
        US$961 US$745
      • DTW 21:05
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        ZRH 17:35
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 06:40
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        DTW 19:00
        Zurich - Detroit | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        US$745
        22% off
        US$961 US$745
      • DTW 21:05
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        ZRH 17:35
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 06:40
        17h 20m
        1 stop
        DTW 18:00
        Zurich - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
        US$745
        22% off
        US$961 US$745
      • DTW 13:30
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:15
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
        ZRH 10:15
        19h 1m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:16
        Zurich - Detroit | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
        US$759
        21% off
        US$961 US$759
      • DTW 20:55
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        ZRH 22:20
        Detroit - Zurich | Thu, Oct 8 | Turkish Airlines
        ZRH 07:40
        17h 10m
        1 stop
        DTW 18:50
        Zurich - Detroit | Tue, Oct 13 | Turkish Airlines
        US$759
        21% off
        US$961 US$759
      • DTT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZRH 14:00
        Detroit - Zurich | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
        ZRH 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 16:00
        Zurich - Detroit | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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      • DTW 06:00
        19h 45m
        1 stop
        ZRH 07:45
        Detroit - Zurich | Wed, Sep 23 | American Airlines
        US$465 US$602
        23% off
        23% off
        US$602 US$465
      • DTW 19:45
        29h 55m
        1 stop
        ZRH 07:40
        Detroit - Zurich | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
        US$467 US$602
        22% off
        22% off
        US$602 US$467
      • DTW 14:55
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        ZRH 10:05
        Detroit - Zurich | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Canada
        US$472 US$602
        22% off
        22% off
        US$602 US$472
      • DTW 05:30
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        ZRH 06:10
        Detroit - Zurich | Sun, Sep 27 | United Airlines
        US$473
        21% off
        US$602 US$473
      • DTW 07:00
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:20
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
        US$474
        21% off
        US$602 US$474
      • DTW 14:06
        11h 59m
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:05
        Detroit - Zurich | Wed, Sep 23 | United Airlines
        US$474
        21% off
        US$602 US$474
      • DTW 11:15
        15h
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:15
        Detroit - Zurich | Sun, Oct 4 | United Airlines
        US$474
        21% off
        US$602 US$474
      • DTW 10:20
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        ZRH 08:05
        Detroit - Zurich | Tue, Sep 22 | United Airlines
        US$475
        21% off
        US$602 US$475
      • DTW 16:00
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        ZRH 10:40
        Detroit - Zurich | Wed, Sep 23 | Lufthansa
        US$475
        21% off
        US$602 US$475
      • DTW 10:30
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        ZRH 07:45
        Detroit - Zurich | Mon, Sep 21 | United Airlines
        US$475
        21% off
        US$602 US$475
      • DTT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZRH 14:00
        Detroit - Zurich | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
A thunderstorm alert has been issued for Zurich for organized line thunderstorms. Potential impacts include lightning strikes, hail damage, falling branches, and toppled trees. Consider available shelter and alternative routes when planning outdoor activities. Stay away from bodies of water, mountain ridges, trees, pylons, towers, and open terrain. Secure loose outdoor objects and retract awnings.

Which airlines are the most popular for Detroit to Zurich flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Detroit to Zurich, including Lufthansa, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Detroit to Zurich according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Detroit to Zurich Flight Information

The distance between Detroit and Zurich is about 6,802.18 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$465
Cheapest return ticket price US$691
Cheapest month September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 6,802.18 km
Popular airline Lufthansa
Flight statistics for the Detroit–Zurich route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Zurich (DTT-ZRH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$465 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to ZRH on Wed, Sep 23), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$691 departing on Wed, Oct 14 and returning on Wed, Oct 21.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Detroit to Zurich, including: Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Zurich is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Zurich, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 23, with one-way flights priced at just US$465.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zurich travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Zurich is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Zurich on September 30, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at US$745.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zurich: Zurich Airport (ZRH). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich Airport (DTW-ZRH) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Zurich and Detroit is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Detroit to Zurich is US$553. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Detroit and Zurich, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Detroit to Zurich

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Detroit to Zurich?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Detroit to Zurich on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Icelandair provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Detroit to Zurich, with fares starting at US$271.

US$271
US$665
US$1,059
US$1,452
Icelandair
US$271
Icelandair
Delta Air Lines
US$1,417
Delta Air Lines
Lufthansa
US$1,452
Lufthansa

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