Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for IAD→ZRH. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $179.90 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 45,000 points + $29.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first: 70,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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IAD to ZRH at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, United States (IAD)
- To
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Zurich (ZRH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $179.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 94 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.12 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 8 | 151 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 303 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $152.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 348 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +3 more | 4 | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 252 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.32 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 228 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ) +8 more | 9+ | 354 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 5 | 329 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +4 more | 8 | 294 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 51,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 151 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 339 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $179.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 66 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $568.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 92 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $242.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 348 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 290 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +5 more | 8 | 329 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,861 pts + $127.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 1 | 350 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 182 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 7 | 294 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $29.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 292 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 52,500 pts + $354.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 8 | 348 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $9.00 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 298 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 58,500 pts + $312.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.61 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 4 | 348 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $27.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 88,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 2 | 329 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | SWISS (LX) | 6 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,504.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 178 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 338 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 99,999 pts + $335.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 75 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $400.35 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 1 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $86.15 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 147 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $179.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.32 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $179.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $38.20 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.61 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 30,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 181 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 329 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 75,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly IAD to ZRH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin (10 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (15 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (20 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (14 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (19 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (19 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (9 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (27 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (28 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 21,875 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (7 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 21,875 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 30,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 71,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 101,500 · Qantas (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Washington Dulles to Zurich award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $179.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 94 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:08 UTC). In business, 45,000 points + $29.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 292 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IAD→ZRH?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 303 dates, premium economy 290 dates, business 298 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 354 dates, premium economy 350 dates, business 348 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 92 dates, business 292 dates, first 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 294 dates, business 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 325 dates, premium economy 294 dates, business 75 dates, first 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 151 dates, business 19 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 348 dates, premium economy 348 dates, business 348 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 252 dates, premium economy 182 dates, business 178 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IAD to ZRH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest IAD→ZRH award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin (20 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 45,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.