Flights from Chicago to Zurich from US$ 607.99

For flights from Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH), the lowest fare levels appear for travel in March and April, outside the main summer and holiday peaks. On this route, Thursday departures are cheaper than Sunday departures. Booking Chicago (ORD) – Zurich (ZRH) flights about 6 to 8 weeks before departure is a good window for finding these lower prices.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH) require a connection. The long-haul flight from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 8 hours, and the onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1 hour.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Economy Class passengers receive a complimentary Taste the World Menu main meal plus a snack before landing, along with free non-alcoholic drinks throughout the flight. In Premium Economy Class, the Classic Premium Menu offers upgraded meals and enhanced meal service. Business Class includes Taste the World Gourmet menus with several courses, an additional snack and an extensive selection of included beverages. Alcoholic drinks are included in Business Class and available in other classes according to the long-haul catering concept. Onboard amenities and services on the short European flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) follow a separate short-haul concept and differ from the long-haul service.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class offers a lie-flat seat with a 180° recline and a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, direct aisle access at every seat, and a large 4K personal screen with premium on-demand entertainment. Business Class passengers benefit from a higher cabin baggage allowance of 16 kg and a free checked baggage allowance on US–Europe routes of 2 × 32 kg, plus one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg with registration. The service includes Taste the World Gourmet multi-course menus, a snack on longer flights, a welcome drink, an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a high-quality amenity kit and noise-cancelling headphones. On the ground, Business Class includes priority services such as lounge access at participating airports and priority handling at check-in, boarding and baggage. Onboard amenities and services on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) follow the shorter European concept and differ from the long-haul Business Class product.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH) are offered with a connection via Frankfurt (FRA). In the summer season, the Condor-operated flights from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA) and from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and in the winter season they run on Friday.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Wi-Fi is available through the FlyConnect service in all travel classes. Passengers can connect smartphones, tablets or laptops to the onboard network to use messaging, email, social media and other online services with paid internet packages. In addition, each seat on these aircraft has a personal entertainment screen with a wide selection of movies, TV series, music and children’s content. Onboard amenities and services on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) may differ and do not necessarily include onboard Wi-Fi.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business class offers a lie-flat seat with a 180° recline and a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, direct aisle access at every seat, and a large 4K personal screen with premium on-demand entertainment. Business Class passengers benefit from a higher cabin baggage allowance of 16 kg and a free checked baggage allowance on US–Europe routes of 2 × 32 kg, plus one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg with registration. The service includes Taste the World Gourmet multi-course menus, a snack on longer flights, a welcome drink, an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a high-quality amenity kit and noise-cancelling headphones. On the ground, Business Class includes priority services such as lounge access at participating airports and priority handling at check-in, boarding and baggage. Onboard amenities and services on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) follow the shorter European concept and differ from the long-haul Business Class product.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class. Economy Class provides standard seating, a Taste the World Menu main meal plus snack on long-haul flights, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and access to the personal entertainment system. Premium Economy Class adds more legroom and enhanced seat comfort, increased cabin and checked baggage allowances compared with Economy, and Classic Premium Menu meals. Business Class offers lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, a higher baggage allowance, Taste the World Gourmet menus, a larger personal screen, lounge access at participating airports and priority services. On the connecting European flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH), Economy Class and Business Class are offered, with a shorter-haul service concept that differs from the long-haul product.

For the Chicago (ORD) – Zurich (ZRH) itinerary, baggage allowances are based on the long-haul US–Europe rules and depend on both the booked fare and travel class. Cabin baggage dimensions are 55 × 40 × 20 cm for the main carry-on plus one small personal item, with a total cabin Baggage allowance of 8 kg in Economy Class, 10 kg in Premium Economy Class and 16 kg in Business Class (with one cabin bag in Business limited to 10 kg). For checked baggage on US–Europe routes (zone 5), Economy fares range from no included checked baggage up to 1 checked bag of 23 kg, depending on the specific Economy fare booked. Premium Economy Class includes 1 checked bag of 32 kg, and Business Class includes 2 checked bags of 32 kg each on these routes. Each checked bag must not exceed total outer dimensions of 158 cm (length + width + height), and baggage over 32 kg (70 lb) per piece cannot be accepted. Additional and sports baggage can be pre-booked for a fee, and when the journey includes connecting flights with partner airlines, their baggage provisions and restrictions also apply.

On Condor flights from Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH), small dogs and cats can travel in the cabin if they are carried in a passenger’s own pet carrier that is watertight and bite-proof, with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm and a maximum total weight of 8 kg including the animal. The pet must remain inside the closed carrier under the seat in front for the entire flight, and pets in the cabin are not permitted in Business Class on long-haul flights, in exit rows or directly behind bulkheads. Animals that are too large for the cabin or do not meet these criteria are transported in the aircraft hold in suitable, well-ventilated containers that comply with the airline’s requirements, but transport of animals in the hold is not permitted on connecting itineraries of this type. An animal passport is compulsory, and proof of rabies vaccination is required, so travelers must obtain all necessary documents and comply with Swiss entry regulations for pets. Assistance dogs that meet the airline’s conditions are accepted on all routes, subject to specific health, behavior and documentation requirements.