January 26, 2026

Miles / Points > 4+ Seats > SWISS > Business Class > New York to Zurich

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Miles
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Normally
310000
$
6680
Now
112000
$
1677
Save
198000
$
5003

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $2,431/58% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash when traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with LifeMiles: New York to Zurich's normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner LifeMiles miles the cost can be as low as 124,200 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

LifeMiles is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.27¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 160% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through January 19, 2026.

More Info on LifeMiles Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on SWISS’ New York to Zurich route is $6,680 r/t; through the LifeMiles purchase strategy, you can pay $1,677 r/t (includes about $100 in award tax), a savings of $5,003 (75%).

OR

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.90¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 30% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through January 24, 2026.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO EUROPE IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on SWISS’ New York to Zurich route is $6,680 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $2,895 r/t (includes about $235 in award tax), a savings of $3,785 (57%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (New York) AND/OR flights from the destination (Zurich) to Europe.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points

New York
Zurich
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New York
Zurich
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No miles? No problem:

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $2,431/58% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash when traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with LifeMiles: New York to Zurich's normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner LifeMiles miles the cost can be as low as 124,200 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

LifeMiles is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.27¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 160% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through January 19, 2026.

More Info on LifeMiles Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on SWISS’ New York to Zurich route is $6,680 r/t; through the LifeMiles purchase strategy, you can pay $1,677 r/t (includes about $100 in award tax), a savings of $5,003 (75%).

OR

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.90¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 30% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through January 24, 2026.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO EUROPE IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on SWISS’ New York to Zurich route is $6,680 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $2,895 r/t (includes about $235 in award tax), a savings of $3,785 (57%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (New York) AND/OR flights from the destination (Zurich) to Europe.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points

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