R5 159+ Cheap flights to Lucerne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 February 2026.

Wed 18/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/221:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1R9 772
Wed 18/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R10 046
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R10 110
Sat 7/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/315:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R10 142
Sun 8/212:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/215:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R10 174
Sun 1/313:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/38:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R10 238
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R10 399
Mon 16/320:30
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/315:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R10 447
Sat 7/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R10 480
Tue 2/619:10
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Emirates
Thu 11/615:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 30/1R10 608
Tue 17/310:10
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/317:35
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R10 656

Find flight deals to Lucerne

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 February 2026.

Return from

R9 772

One-way from

R5 159

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 978
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lucerne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R645 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R109 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Wed 25/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 046

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 399

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:30-13:40

1 stop18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 23/3

15:40-8:40

1 stop16h 00m

R10 447

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-9:40

1 stop15h 30m

Zurich

Fri 20/3

18:10-10:50

1 stop15h 40m

R10 817

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-22:20

1 stop28h 20m

Zurich

Mon 20/4

10:45-10:30

1 stop23h 45m

R11 106

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-14:15

1 stop20h 15m

Zurich

Fri 17/4

13:30-10:30

1 stop21h 00m

R11 364

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 20/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 444

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-22:00

1 stop25h 00m

Zurich

Sun 1/3

11:15-7:35

1 stop19h 20m

R11 508

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

12:05-22:25

3 stops35h 20m

Zurich

Tue 24/3

6:50-10:55

2 stops27h 05m

R11 524

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

1:35-13:30

3 stops36h 55m

Zurich

Mon 23/3

6:50-10:55

2 stops27h 05m

R11 556

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 30 January 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 Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 February 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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, Condor 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 565, however they can be found for as little as R1 918.

  • 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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