Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne from R5 651

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Feb 16 — Feb 231
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

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated 17 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 024

One-way from

R5 651

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 957
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Lucerne
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lucerne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 211 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 17 January 2026.

Mon 26/114:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R10 024
Mon 26/113:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/28:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R10 057
Mon 9/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/521:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R10 090
Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/515:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R10 106
Mon 9/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/516:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R10 123
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R10 188
Wed 11/212:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/515:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R10 237
Sun 1/212:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/28:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R10 319
Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/318:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R10 336
Wed 11/212:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/28:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R10 368
Thu 22/114:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R10 385

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 8/3

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 368

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

22:20-19:50

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Fri 26/6

22:00-20:35

1 stop22h 35m

R10 434

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

12:45-13:40

1 stop25h 55m

Zurich

Sat 21/3

8:45-8:40

1 stop22h 55m

R10 483

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:45-8:05

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

15:50-16:10

1 stop24h 20m

R10 483

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 581

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

17:50-22:20

1 stop28h 30m

Zurich

Tue 16/6

18:50-10:30

1 stop15h 40m

R10 663

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:30-8:55

3 stops35h 25m

Zurich

Mon 9/3

21:35-6:30

3 stops31h 55m

R10 729

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

19:10-13:20

1 stop18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 7/9

22:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R10 974

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sat 21/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R11 023

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 8/2

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R11 040

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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 305). Flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 483). 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 17 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 17 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 17 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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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 368, Ethiopian Air 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 R4 907 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 416 and Emirates from R6 349 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 R52 460, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 927. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), you can expect to pay R8 796 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.

  • 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 305). Flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 483). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 162AverageR9 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 392AverageR10 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 569AverageR10 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 829AverageR10 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 893AverageR11 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 900AverageR12 371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 920AverageR12 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR9 952AverageR12 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 310AverageR11 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 417AverageR11 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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