Zurich to Fort Lauderdale (ZRH–FXE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between ZRH and FXE. 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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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.

ZRH–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: FXE
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to FXE flights.
Fort Lauderdale is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from FXE to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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