Zurich to Reno (ZRH–RNO) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 13h 37m LX AFAVDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 25m LXWK F9NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 38m LXUA ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
JFK New York 17h 23m DLLX B6 New York (JFK) to Reno flights
ORD Chicago 18h 37m LXOSSN UAVJT Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 19h AA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
ATL Atlanta 20h 36m DL DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Reno flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and RNO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
591
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 → RNO
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
RNO → ZRH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays →

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 connectionsAvailable
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.