How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne?

For as low as R10 161, Ethiopian Air can have you in Lucerne from Johannesburg in 17h 50m. 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 771 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 285 and Emirates from R6 155 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 R50 248, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 327. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 970 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: SWISS (93%), Air Canada (85%), South African (85%).

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?

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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 R10 050 and R12 901 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R9 859 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 25-Apr 1).

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

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Wed 1/421:00

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Deal found 8/2R9 859

Wed 11/39:50

JNB

ZRH

1 stop28h 00m

Etihad Airways

Wed 18/310:45

ZRH

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 9/2R9 890

Wed 11/314:30

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Ethiopian Air

Wed 18/320:15

ZRH

JNB

2 stops15h 50m

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Mon 22/614:30

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Wed 1/721:00

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Ethiopian Air

Deal found 9/2R9 970

Fri 20/314:30

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ZRH

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2 stops16h 05m

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Deal found 10/2R10 082

Sun 1/313:45

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1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Sun 8/315:30

ZRH

JNB

1 stop23h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 10/2R10 113

Thu 19/212:45

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ZRH

1 stop19h 15m

Qatar Airways

Thu 26/215:30

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 9/2R10 129

Sun 1/314:30

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Ethiopian Air

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Deal found 10/2R10 209

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Deal found 9/2R10 273

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Deal found 9/2R10 289

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Round-trip from	R9 859
One-way from	R5 335
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R11 069

Ethiopian Air
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4 total stops
34h 15m total
Johannesburg to Lucerne

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18h 15m total
Johannesburg to Lucerne

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

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne (average of R6 482). Flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 193). 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?

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

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 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

Very Good

3 514 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

Emirates

8,1

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3 514 reviews

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3 514 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

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 868 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 514 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

3 514 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

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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 514 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

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 724 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 514 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 R10 161, Ethiopian Air can have you in Lucerne from Johannesburg in 17h 50m. 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 771 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 285 and Emirates from R6 155 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 (93%), Air Canada (85%), South African (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lucerne?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne is generally R50 248, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 327. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 970 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lucerne (average of R6 482). Flying from Johannesburg to Lucerne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 193). 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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Condor	CheapestR5 992	AverageR9 688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Emirates	CheapestR7 883	AverageR10 889	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 415	AverageR11 820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 132	AverageR9 950	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 342	AverageR10 131	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 511	AverageR10 566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR9 626	AverageR12 221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR9 636	AverageR12 012	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR9 641	AverageR12 299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 998	AverageR11 396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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