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Cheapest return fare
$1,557
Typical prices: $1,763-$2,196
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SYD - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$716
Typical prices: $896-$1,259
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Zurich (SYD-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Zurich

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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15:55 - 11:45
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35h 50m
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$1,557Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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$1,558Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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$1,578Etihad Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
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$1,606China Eastern
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
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$1,616China Eastern
Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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$1,621Etihad Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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$1,660Air Canada
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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$1,667Air Canada
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$1,783Turkish Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Zurich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Zurich departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Zurich from Sydney usually cost between $1,760 and $2,094 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,557 on Multiple Airlines (25 Aug–1 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Zurich is November, where tickets cost $1,461 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,628 and $2,164 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Zurich?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Zurich, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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April

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$716
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Zurich

  • What facilities does Zurich Airport (ZRH) offer for those travelling with children?

    If you are travelling with children and need to find a place where the kids can play for a few hours, there are several kids’ lounges available throughout the airport. There are also baby changing facilities and rooms for breastfeeding, which are available free of charge.

  • What facilities does Zurich Airport (ZRH) offer for travellers with reduced mobility?

    For those travelling with reduced mobility, a member of staff will be provided for you free of charge to accompany you throughout your journey to and from the plane, as well as throughout the airport. Make sure to contact the airport before your flight to arrange this service.

  • What is the best way to exchange currency when travelling from Sydney to Zurich?

    While both airports will have currency exchange services, if you are flying from Sydney and want to exchange before you fly, make sure to look at Global Exchange, where you can pre-order your currency before you fly and pick it up at the airport.

  • What is the best way to exchange currency when travelling from Zurich to Sydney?

    For anyone travelling from Zurich and want to exchange before you fly, there are several Travelex and UBS bank stores where you can exchange your money. For those looking to claim VAT on goods purchased in Zurich before flying back to Sydney, make sure to head over to the Global Blue Office in the transit area to claim your refund.

  • What is the best way to get to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) from the city?

    For those travelling by car, look for the P7 car park to be near International Departures. For those taking public transport, while taxis and buses are available from the city, the Sydney Airport Link train is a cheap option, taking only 13min and running throughout the day between the airport and several stops in the city centre.

  • Where do flights from Sydney to Zurich stop?

    Thai Airways has flights that stop in Bangkok, while Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways flights usually stop in Doha. Etihad flights generally stop in Abu Dhabi, and Singapore Airlines operates flights from Sydney to Zurich that stop in Singapore. Qatar Airways and Etihad offer stopover services, including accommodation for an extra fee.

  • How much carry-on luggage can I bring on this route?

    On Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Zurich, you can bring one piece of cabin luggage that weighs up to 7 kg. The total sum of the height, width and length must be less than 115 cm. Qatar Airways has the same weight allowance and the size must be under 50 x 37 x 25 cm.

  • How much checked luggage can I bring for my flight from Sydney to Zurich?

    Most airlines allow you to bring 20-30 kg of checked luggage. Qatar Airways allows 20 kg for their Economy Lite fare and 25 kg for their Economy Classic fare. Emirates offers 25 kg on their Economy Saver fare, but with their Flex fare, it can weigh up to 30 kg.

  • Which routes are more eco-friendly?

    If you're looking for more eco-friendly flights, look for Cathay Pacific's flights that stop in Hong Kong. These use up to 58% less CO2 than the average flight on this route. All Nippon Airways has flights that use up to 50% less. Bear in mind these routes usually include an airport transfer in Tokyo from Haneda (HND) to Narita (NRT).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Zurich?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Zurich was $716 for a one-way ticket and $1,557 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Zurich?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Zurich?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Zurich, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Zurich, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Zurich are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,839 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,277 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Zurich

  • While no direct flights are available between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH), we suggest having a look at flights from providers Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways, as each provider has a variety of daily flights to choose from to make sure the passenger gets their best combination of price and flight time.
  • With Zurich Airport (ZRH) being a hub for Swiss International Air Lines, we recommend flying at least part of the way with Swiss Air for those looking to ensure an easy journey to and from Zurich. There are several flights throughout the day from Sydney that fly Swiss Air for either all or part of the journey.
  • If you are landing in Zurich late in the evening, have a long delay, or just want a few hours rest, make sure to have a look at the Transit Hotel and Dayrooms available at Zurich Airport in Gates B/D on Level 1. Rooms here can be rented out for as long as you need.
  • While no hotels are available onsite at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is our recommendation for anyone looking to be close to the airport. Just opposite the International Terminal and with a free airport shuttle to and from the other terminals, this hotel is perfect for anyone wanting to be close to the airport for an early flight out.
  • For anyone who has an early flight out of Sydney and wants to stay in a hotel near the airport, the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is our recommendation. Just opposite the International Terminal and with a free airport shuttle to and from the other terminals, this hotel is perfect for anyone wanting to be close to the airport for an early flight out.
  • Similarly, for travellers looking to stay in any of the cities surrounding Zurich, we recommend flying into Zurich Airport (ZRH) and continuing the journey from here as it is the main international airport for the region.
  • If you need special assistance while flying from Sydney to Zurich, contact your airline at least 48 hours in advance. If you have your own mobility equipment, bear in mind that you will usually need to check it, either at check-in or at the gate, and then use a wheelchair provided by the airline.
  • Many airlines offer flexible tickets that let you change your departure date and time after booking. For example, Emirates' Flex Plus fare lets you change your ticket at any time and you'll only pay the fare difference if applicable.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
BNE - SIN
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Could not really fault anything. We had a really short time between flights (about 45 mins), and had to get across the other side of the terminal. But we made it and crew were helpful. Food was good and service for the kids was great.

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

Flight never took off. Boarded after multiple 30 minutes interval delays for hours.. then after an hour onboard, captain announce cancellation and back on the bus to the terminal with no information and everyone to fend for self.. Emirates did absolutely nothing to communicate either electronically or announcement. It’s unprecedented I know with the flood but lack of communication creates anxiety and extra pain for staff. Emirates should do better.. no supervisors monitoring floor and passengers abusing them which isn’t right but should Have had supervisors monitoring

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

The flight (boarding) was delayed by 40-50 minutes and there was very crowed. They need to improve on the timeliness & boarding process. (They asked passenger to board in groups, but the 2nd group was standing there waiting for 20 minutes!). However, services from the crew was very good, also the food was good as well. I also found the legroom was quite comfortable.

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

Terrible. It’s like they are stuck in the dark ages. I brought a standard carry on suitcase and a back pack - I was told I could only carry on 7kg per bag - in business class, I was forced to remove articles from the suitcase and put them into my backpack! That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered in all my years of flying. The two bags weighed the same amount but one could not be more than 7kg. Holy cow.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

Could have been better. I prefer Thai airlines only but it hasnt been reliable.

Extra seat belt across the chest 10 minutes before taking off and 15 minutes before landing seemed excessively safe.

After going back and forth with the airline, they never reimbursed the airline tickets. Went around asking multiple people how to get reimbursed and kept getting put back, not satisfied with their customer service.

The crew could have awaken me to eat dinner!! I was so waiting to order the braised duck breast and fell asleep b4 crew got to me to take order. When I awoke, lights were out and food had been served without me eating. I did love the apple juice!

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

I booked wheel chair for my mother but she was told to walk by herself in the middle of her way to the gate. She had to board a connecting flight under a time crunch and this was unfair to leave her to walk. Other than that they had no complains about anything else.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

The boarding experience was as expected and went well. The plane's economy seating plan is not designed for a positive customer experience but rather for company profit. When the passenger in front of me reclined, the distance from the screen to my face was the span of my hand (thumb tip to pinky fingertip). There is no such thing as personal space in this setting. This results in the domino effect, for when I recline the person in back of me reclines and so it goes. This is not to say that reclining is the answer as the experience is not increased, but simply managed.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Etihad can improve the transfer in Abudabi gates instead of making people to climb the stairs.

The legs room was not enough at all. The seats are not comfortable enough for long journey but other than that it was very good

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