Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 159
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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or November, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Cheapest
Best
Direct
Last-minute
One-way
Cheapest flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 March 2026.
Mon 8/610:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/618:00
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3R11 508
Thu 11/615:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/613:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 627
Sun 3/57:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/518:00
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R11 644
Sat 7/116:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/1113:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 678
Tue 28/47:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/513:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 694
Tue 20/107:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1113:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R11 711
Tue 3/1118:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1119:05
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R11 762
Fri 11/97:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 27/913:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R11 779
Tue 3/1111:05
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1119:05
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R11 796
Fri 23/1018:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Air Europa
Sat 14/1119:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 14/3R11 813
Mon 25/516:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Condor
Wed 24/618:35
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 15m
Condor
Deal found 14/3R11 830
Best flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
Thu 11/615:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/618:00
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 898
Wed 20/521:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/3R16 213
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/3R16 365
Sun 24/521:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/622:50
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/3R16 399
Direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Zurich to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
Sun 21/622:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Sat 11/719:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 14/3R18 802
Mon 4/522:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Wed 20/519:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 13/3R19 023
Thu 11/622:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Thu 18/619:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 14/3R19 056
Sat 25/422:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Mon 11/519:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 10/3R19 141
Wed 6/522:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Wed 20/519:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 14/3R19 632
Mon 8/622:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Mon 15/619:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 11/3R19 716
Sun 26/422:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Mon 11/519:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 12/3R19 818
Mon 8/622:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Mon 22/619:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 11/3R19 835
Thu 28/522:30
ZRH
-
JNB
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Wed 10/619:20
JNB
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 10/3R19 970
Last-minute flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo. Data last updated 15 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 13/420:40
ZRH
-
JNB
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/422:25
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 338
Tue 14/418:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/418:00
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop23h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R11 881
Sat 25/49:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop36h 00m
KLM
Mon 11/523:15
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 30m
KLM
Deal found 10/3R12 388
Sun 26/47:00
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
KLM
Mon 11/523:15
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop35h 50m
KLM
Deal found 10/3R12 659
Tue 28/47:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/513:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 694
Wed 29/48:00
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Condor
Fri 15/518:35
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 15m
Condor
Deal found 11/3R12 574
One-way flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
Tue 5/58:30
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R7 159
Sat 25/421:55
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R7 700
Mon 13/420:45
ZRH
-
JNB
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R8 174
Fri 17/420:45
ZRH
-
JNB
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R8 259
Wed 15/416:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
Condor
Deal found 13/3R8 327
Mon 15/69:35
ZRH
-
JNB
3 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R8 428
Mon 13/416:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Condor
Deal found 14/3R8 462
Sat 25/48:00
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Condor
Deal found 10/3R8 699
Wed 3/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 851
Wed 13/522:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 868
Tue 14/415:55
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R8 953
Tue 9/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R8 970
Find flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo 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 15 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Thu 11/6
15:10-10:30
1 stop19h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/6
18:00-12:35
1 stop18h 35m
R11 898
Fastest return journey
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Wed 20/5
21:00-13:05
2 stops16h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/6
14:30-8:20
2 stops17h 50m
R16 213
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Thu 11/6
21:00-13:05
2 stops16h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/6
14:30-8:20
2 stops17h 50m
R16 365
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 24/5
21:00-13:05
2 stops16h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/6
22:50-8:20
2 stops33h 30m
R16 399
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 7/6
16:15-8:20
1 stop16h 05m
R9 342
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 21/7
8:30-6:25
3 stops21h 55m
R10 831
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 17/8
14:20-11:05
2 stops20h 45m
R11 271
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 13/6
17:35-11:05
2 stops17h 30m
R11 559
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 6/6
17:35-11:05
2 stops17h 30m
R11 559
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 21/3
15:50-7:10
3 stops38h 20m
R11 914
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 13/3
Showing 1-10 of 11 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
Best time to book a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
ZRH-JNB
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Prices
Airlines
Delays
More
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.
Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R4 417). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 765). 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 ZRH to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to OR Tambo. 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 15 March 2026.
The most flights from ZRH to JNB 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 often are flights from Zurich to Johannesburg delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Zurich and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 74 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 327.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 11m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.
Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 15 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as KLM,SWISS, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Zurich, you will be flying from Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 9,4 km from the centre of Zurich. There are 3 flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
A quick flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 19h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 898. The distance between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 8412 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Condor. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R4 078 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and KLM, starting at R10 644 and R12 073 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 086 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R8 303 and Turkish Airlines from R11 573 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zurich, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (89%), Air Canada (78%), South African( 78%).
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R4 417). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 765). 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.
Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
Potchefstroom
Edenvale
Middelburg
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Airlines
Alternative routes
Complete your trip
Direct flights to South Africa
Flights by cabin class
OR Tambo flight routes
Other flight options
Popular flights
Fly from Zurich to OR Tambo on these airlines
Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Zurich to OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 March 2026.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 March 2026.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to OR Tambo. 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 15 March 2026.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?
Deals for Zurich to OR Tambo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to OR Tambo?
Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo with no change fees?
Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo with no change fees.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo become cheaper?
Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book With Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.