Deal Alert: US Cities to Switzerland on Full Service Airlines From $303 Round-Trip
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It's officially skiing season -- so why not visit one of the world's best locations for thrilling slopes? Flights from the US to Switzerland are on sale from just $303 round-trip. You can fly from Baltimore (BWI), San Fransisco (SFO), Newark (EWR), Dallas (DFW), Orlando (MCO), Seattle (SEA), Washington DC (DCA) and Boston (BOS) to Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA) from Jan. 2019 through May 2019. Most flights include a connection and are in basic economy — so keep an eye out for fees on checked bags and seat selection. Note that an airline's co-brand credit card can get around some of these restrictions.
Looking to hit the slopes but avoid the crowds? Check out our guide on where to ski solo in the Swiss Alps. While Switzerland is a notoriously expensive location to travel, there are ways to do it for cheap.
To make sure you don't miss out on what the country has to offer, check out Get Your Guide’s list of best activities in Switzerland.
To search, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Finally, click through to book directly with the airline or through an OTA like Priceline or Expedia.
Airlines: British Airways, United, American Airlines, TAP Portugal
Routes: BWI/SFO/EWR/DFW/MCO/BOS/DCA/SEA to ZRH/GVA
Cost: $303+ round-trip
Travel Dates: January 2019 – May 2019
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Washington DC (DCA) to Zurich (ZRH) for $303 round-trip on American Airlines:
Baltimore (BWI) to Zurich (ZRH) for $312 round-trip on British Airways via American Airlines:
San Fransisco (SFO) to Geneva (GVA) for $324 round-trip on British Airways:
New York (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH) for $332 round-trip on British Airways:
Dallas (DFW) to Zurich (ZRH) for $343 round-trip on United:
Seattle (SEA) to Zurich (ZRH) for $343 round-trip on United:
Orlando (MCO) to Zurich (ZRH) for $343 round-trip on American Airlines:
New York (EWR) to Geneva (GVA) for $354 round-trip on British Airways:
Boston (BOS) to Zurich (ZRH) for $391 round-trip on TAP via Priceline:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier® Card, Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
H/T: Thrifty Traveler and Scott's Cheap Flights
