Miami to Zurich (MIA–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,875 miles in approximately 9h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 7 | 77W | 9h10 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Miami
| Metric | MIA→ZRH | PBI→ZRH | RSW→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 62 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 10m | 7h 55m | 8h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Zurich.
US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
MIA–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to ZRH
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MIA to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to ZRH ranges from 9 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,875 miles (7,845 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).