Zurich to Reno (ZRH–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Zurich to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and RNO, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Reno is 9 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · RNO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 9:00 AM in Reno.
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–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Reno route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to RNO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, BOS, MEM, YYZ, MIA, JFK, SFO, ATL, ORD, LAX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reno is 9 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

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.