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Cheap flights from South Africa to Lucerne from R5 881

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 465

One-way from

R5 881

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 071
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • South Africa to Lucerne
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • South Africa to Lucerne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 215 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 048 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Sun 18/59:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/520:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 465
Fri 6/614:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/621:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R11 502
Tue 3/613:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 20/69:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 265
Sun 1/613:50CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/821:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R12 396
Thu 5/61:15JNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 16/67:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 619
Wed 11/618:25CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mEmirates
Sun 15/622:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/4R12 693
Mon 7/716:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/910:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4R12 787
Fri 5/917:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/915:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R12 805
Mon 8/921:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 13/915:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/4R12 954
Sat 6/922:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Sat 13/915:25ZRH - JNB
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R12 991
Fri 11/723:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 10mKLM
Sun 17/817:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Deal found 28/4R13 066
Thu 5/623:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/611:20ZRH - JNB
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R13 531

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Lucerne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Lucerne that are best for you.

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Lucerne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Fri 30/5

20:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R11 465

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 16/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 502

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

13:00-14:20

1 stop25h 20m

Zurich

Fri 20/6

9:40-10:50

1 stop25h 10m

R12 265

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:50-8:20

2 stops18h 30m

Zurich

Wed 27/8

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R12 396

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

1:15-22:25

2 stops21h 10m

Zurich

Mon 16/6

7:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R12 619

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

18:25-13:20

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Sun 15/6

22:15-16:50

1 stop18h 35m

R12 693

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

16:35-12:25

1 stop19h 50m

Zurich

Mon 8/9

10:50-11:50

1 stop25h 00m

R12 787

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

17:55-17:15

1 stop23h 20m

Zurich

Wed 10/9

15:00-10:35

1 stop19h 35m

R12 805

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:15-20:00

1 stop22h 45m

Zurich

Sat 13/9

15:35-9:25

1 stop17h 50m

R12 954

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Thu 11/9

22:15-5:30

1 stop31h 15m

R12 991

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Lucerne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lucerne from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Lucerne

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Lucerne (average of R661). Flying from South Africa to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of R811). 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 ZA to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 29 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on 16 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Lucerne flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to LU9 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).

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 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.

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 29 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Lucerne by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 444 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Lucerne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 881. Users have also found prices from R5 919 and R7 650 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Lucerne?

    The most popular route from South Africa to Lucerne is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Zurich or Durban King Shaka Intl - Zurich.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Lucerne?

    Before booking your flight to Lucerne from South Africa, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (97%), South African (97%), Air Canada( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Lucerne?

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Lucerne is R8 355. On average you can expect to pay R41 339. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R7 947.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Lucerne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Lucerne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Lucerne (average of R661). Flying from South Africa to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of R811). 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 South Africa to Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR7 616AverageR14 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 687AverageR12 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 852AverageR12 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 222AverageR15 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 236AverageR13 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 271AverageR13 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 456AverageR13 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR11 466AverageR23 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 493AverageR14 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 921AverageR14 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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