How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

For as low as R11 708, Etihad Airways can have you in Lucerne from Johannesburg in 18h 10m. There are 8412 km between Johannesburg and Lucerne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 R5 044 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 555 and Emirates from R6 201 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lucerne ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne is generally R62 616, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 635. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 699 for that flight.

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: Air Canada (87%), SWISS (87%), South African (87%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne, check out the most popular airlines for this route: SWISS, Emirates or Qatar Airways.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Lucerne flights typically cost between R17 080 and R10 810 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 222 on Qatar Airways (Jun 2-Jun 11).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lucerne are usually found in May or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 18 April 2026.

Tue 2/619:50

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Thu 11/610:35

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1 stop17h 25m

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Deal found 14/4R10 222

Thu 7/519:50

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Deal found 17/4R10 320

Sun 12/79:50

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Fri 17/716:15

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Etihad Airways

Deal found 17/4R10 385

Thu 10/99:50

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Deal found 16/4R10 401

Wed 27/512:40

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Deal found 14/4R10 467

Sun 17/519:50

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Deal found 17/4R10 499

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Fri 5/616:10

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Round-trip from	R10 222
One-way from	R6 123
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R12 704

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35h 55m total
Johannesburg to Lucerne

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20h 25m total
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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:40-9:05

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Fri 1/5

19:10-13:20

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

18:00-21:45

1 stop27h 45m

Zurich

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7:40-9:40

2 stops26h 00m

R13 439

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

19:50-14:20

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JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

20:35-14:20

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Zurich

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16:10-10:30

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

15:05-14:20

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R15 741

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JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

15:05-14:20

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

Booking 62 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 time of day to fly from JNB to LU9?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

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.

Emirates

8,1

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3 559 reviews

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1 / 20

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Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 559 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 922 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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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

3 730 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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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

1 434 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Condor

6,5

Okay

406 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?
For as low as R11 708, Etihad Airways can have you in Lucerne from Johannesburg in 18h 10m. There are 8412 km between Johannesburg and Lucerne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 R5 044 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 555 and Emirates from R6 201 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: Air Canada (87%), SWISS (87%), South African (87%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne is generally R62 616, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 635. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 699 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.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne?
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.

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Condor	CheapestR6 109	AverageR9 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Emirates	CheapestR7 993	AverageR11 221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 363	AverageR10 200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 558	AverageR10 345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 705	AverageR11 032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR10 181	AverageR12 587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 224	AverageR13 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 322	AverageR11 696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 365	AverageR11 883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 882	AverageR11 856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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