Zurich to Cleveland (ZRH–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Zurich to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and CLE, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Cleveland is 6 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Cleveland.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Cleveland route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGR, TEB, CMH, YUL, MAN, HPN, NCE, SAV, MAD, SUS, ZAG, BCT, NAS, YYZ, MEM, ANU, SLC, ATL, PHL, DUB, ORD, BOS, MIA, EWR, IAD, JFK, TPA, LAX, LAS, CUN, PUJ and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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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

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.