Zurich to Dallas-Fort Worth (ZRH–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 12h 35m 6EACAI AAAYBA Amsterdam (AMS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 45m AZDEET AAAYBA Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LHR London 12h 49m ACBAJL AAAYBA London (LHR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h AFG3KQ AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DUB Dublin 13h 11m AIB6EI AAAYBA Dublin (DUB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 13h 14m AAAY AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BOS Boston 13h 15m LX AAAYBA Boston (BOS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
YUL Montréal 13h 23m LX AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 25m ACLXOS AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
TPA Tampa 13h 34m LXWK AAASAY Tampa (TPA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,228 mi 10h 55m nonstop -7h behind

ZRH–DFW had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,228 miles in 10h 55m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZRH–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,938
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → DFW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
DFW → ZRH
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 7 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 11:00 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
5,228 mi / 8,413 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 55m gate to gate.
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.

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.

Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

ZRH–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance5,228 mi / 8,413 km
Flight time10h 55m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 10h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 5,228 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZRH to DFW: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DFW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 7 hours behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from ZRH to DFW

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ZRH to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to DFW is about 10 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,228 miles (8,413 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.