How long is the flight from South Africa to Lucerne?

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Lucerne in about 17h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 15m. There are 8412 km between South Africa and Lucerne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 783. Users have also found prices from R4 971 and R5 622 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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 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 cheapest flights from South Africa to Lucerne?

The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Lucerne is R9 432. On average you can expect to pay R42 234. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R7 965.

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: Air Canada (98%), SWISS (98%), South African( 98%).

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

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

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.

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Round-trip from	R10 371
One-way from	R5 039
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Average price	R11 590

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CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Lucerne?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Lucerne in about 17h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 15m. There are 8412 km between South Africa and Lucerne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Lucerne one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 783. Users have also found prices from R4 971 and R5 622 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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: Air Canada (98%), SWISS (98%), South African( 98%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Lucerne?
The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Lucerne is R9 432. On average you can expect to pay R42 234. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R7 965.
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.

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 308	AverageR11 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 659	AverageR10 594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 962	AverageR11 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 031	AverageR12 707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR10 136	AverageR13 923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 275	AverageR11 867	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 524	AverageR12 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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