Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne from R5 465

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lucerne are usually found in May or November, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Fri 6/212:45
JNB
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ZRH
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/59:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R9 978
Thu 12/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R10 043
Fri 6/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/515:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 060
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/59:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 109
Fri 6/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/28:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 125
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/215:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 158
Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R10 191
Sat 7/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/522:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 207
Sun 8/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/516:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1R10 240
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 21/521:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R10 257
Thu 5/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R10 273
Sat 7/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/522:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 290

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 978

One-way from

R5 465

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 980
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/2-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Lucerne
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lucerne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 251 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 696 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Tue 19/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 618

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Thu 21/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 667

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Wed 6/5

10:40-8:20

2 stops45h 40m

R10 716

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Wed 6/5

10:40-8:20

2 stops45h 40m

R10 765

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-17:50

1 stop24h 00m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R11 061

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Sun 24/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 077

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Sat 23/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 077

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

R11 159

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Wed 6/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 225

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 16 January 2026.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne (average of R7 319). Flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lucerne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lucerne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA1 to LU9 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

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 21 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Lucerne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

    For as low as R10 191, Ethiopian Air can have you in Lucerne from Johannesburg in 18h 10m. There are 8412 km between Johannesburg and Lucerne.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Lucerne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 916 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 427 and Emirates from R6 361 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg to Lucerne on time: SWISS (92%), Air Canada (83%), South African (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne is generally R57 345, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 938. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 371 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Lucerne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne (average of R7 319). Flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne

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CondorCheapestR6 174AverageR9 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 513AverageR11 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 671AverageR12 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 410AverageR10 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 567AverageR10 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 838AverageR10 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 919AverageR12 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 939AverageR12 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR9 971AverageR12 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 302AverageR11 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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