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R5 379+ Cheap flights to Lucerne

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— ZRH
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lucerne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 March 2026.

Sun 19/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R9 660
Tue 14/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/419:05
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R9 708
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/321:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R9 819
Thu 19/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R9 851
Tue 14/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R9 867
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R9 899
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/611:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R9 978
Sun 19/49:50
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops32h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/411:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R9 994
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R10 026
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/916:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R10 074
Thu 19/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/416:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R10 106

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Find the latest flights to Lucerne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 March 2026.

Return from

R9 660

One-way from

R5 379

Popular in

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Average price

R11 538
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lucerne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 3/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R9 851

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 360

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 520

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-9:55

1 stop16h 05m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

15:10-10:30

1 stop19h 20m

R10 774

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-12:35

1 stop18h 45m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R11 220

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

23:59-8:15

1 stop33h 16m

Zurich

Wed 1/4

17:35-21:20

1 stop27h 45m

R11 522

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Zurich

Sat 18/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R12 047

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:25-22:30

1 stop27h 05m

Zurich

Sat 18/4

19:30-7:00

1 stop35h 30m

R12 079

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 29/3

21:00-3:55

2 stops30h 55m

R12 270

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

12:45-13:40

1 stop25h 55m

R5 697

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Best time to book a flight to Lucerne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lucerne

When is the best time to book a flight to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Lucerne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Lucerne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Lucerne from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Lucerne

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lucerne?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne are SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

SWISS
SWISS
From R11 228
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 802
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 499
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R5 614

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lucerne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne are Condor, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Lucerne by month

Plan your trip to Lucerne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lucerne ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lucerne when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Lucerne by month

Plan your trip to Lucerne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lucerne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lucerne. Reviews last updated 1 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways to Switzerland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 886 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 422 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 772 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Lucerne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lucerne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lucerne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lucerne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lucerne.

  • How much is a return flight to Lucerne?

    A return flight to Lucerne will typically cost around R3 530, however they can be found for as little as R1 899.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lucerne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lucerne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Zurich have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zurich?

    Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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