Zurich to Miami (ZRH–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,875 miles in approximately 9h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 7 | 77W | 9h59 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Miami from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→MIA | BRN→MIA | STR→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 62 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 9h 59m | 10h 7m | 11h 36m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Miami.
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.
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.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
ZRH–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to MIA
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MIA ranges from 9 hours 59 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
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bern (BRN), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).