Zurich to Albuquerque (ZRH–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZRH and ABQ. Nearest airports to ZRH with scheduled service: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 47 mi) · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 47 mi) · EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 49 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 13h 51m LXWK → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque flights
ORD Chicago 14h 4m LXOSSN → AAACEK Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 41m AA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
IAD Dulles 15h 1m LXOSUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Albuquerque flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 39m LX → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque flights
JFK New York 16h 18m DLLX → B6QRSQ New York (JFK) to Albuquerque flights
SFO San Francisco 16h 49m LXUA → ACUA San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque flights
ATL Atlanta 19h 45m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Albuquerque
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and ABQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
LAS ~13h 51m ORD ~14h 4m DFW ~14h 41m IAD ~15h 1m LAX ~15h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
656
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → ABQ
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
ABQ → ZRH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Albuquerque is 8 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 10:00 AM in Albuquerque.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to ABQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Albuquerque is 8 hours behind Zurich.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.