Delhi to Zurich at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Delhi to Zurich in the last two weeks is ₹49,419 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 8 Mar, 14% under what the route usually costs.
Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and December the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 9h 05m on Air India and SWISS.
Zurich has its best weather from June to September.
Nonstop: Air India, SWISSCommon stops: Abu Dhabi, Helsinki, DubaiCheapest airlines lately: Etihad, Finnair, Emirates, Oman Air
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Zurich's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹71,086 return, 10 nights · Tue 27 Oct | 15° / 7°some rain, 86 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | ₹51,609 return, 10 nights · Wed 18 Nov | 8° / 2°rainy spells, 90 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | ₹73,341 return, 10 nights · Thu 10 Dec | 5° / -1°rainy spells, 90 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | ₹52,831 return, 10 nights · Sat 23 Jan | 4° / -2°rainy spells, 102 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearWEF in DavosRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | Check live above | 7° / -1°some rain, 67 mm | Peak | Ski season in the Alps runs roughly December to April; Zurich itself sits around 0-5°C. |
| March 2027 | ₹49,419 return, 10 nights · Mon 8 Mar | 11° / 1°some rain, 71 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekendEaster |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 15° / 4°some rain, 81 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 18° / 8°rainy spells, 126 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | Check live above | 24° / 14°rainy spells, 121 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | Check live above | 25° / 15°rainy spells, 115 mm | Peak | Summer: 22-25°C, swimming in Lake Zurich and Alpine hikes. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are... |
| August 2027Best weather | Check live above | 25° / 15°rainy spells, 114 mm | Peak | Summer: 22-25°C, swimming in Lake Zurich and Alpine hikes. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are... |
| September 2027Best weather | Check live above | 20° / 11°some rain, 85 mm | Shoulder |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Zurich, and the rushes that push up fares out of Delhi.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 18–22 JanWEF in DavosThe World Economic Forum meets in Davos: Zurich and Davos hotel prices soar and trains to Davos fill.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Zurich?
Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹49,419 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 8 Mar. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Zurich?
Nonstop flights take about 9h 05m. Airlines flying nonstop include Air India and SWISS.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Zurich?
Recently the cheapest fares were on Etihad, Finnair, Emirates, Oman Air and IndiGo.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
The best weather in Zurich is from June to September. Summer: 22-25°C, swimming in Lake Zurich and Alpine hikes. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are at their busiest. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to August and December to February. The quietest months are November.
How far ahead should I book Delhi to Zurich flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Europe routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 5% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Delhi go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.