Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 134
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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Dec 31 — Jan 71
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 12 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 1 December 2025.
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 1 December 2025.
Wed 3/128:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1212:15JNB - ZRH
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R10 693
Mon 1/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1214:50JNB - ZRH
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 164
Wed 31/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Sun 25/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 30/11R12 934
Mon 8/1214:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R13 277
Wed 3/1217:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop36h 01mKLM
Deal found 29/11R13 431
Sat 6/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:25JNB - ZRH
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R13 448
Wed 31/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Thu 22/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 30/11R13 704
Wed 10/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Tue 30/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 30/11R13 721
Mon 8/1217:40ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 30mKLM
Fri 19/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop36h 01mKLM
Deal found 29/11R13 892
Sat 6/129:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 26mKLM
Deal found 30/11R14 029
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 1 December 2025.
Thu 7/511:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 24/59:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11R11 258
Sun 8/211:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 16/222:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/11R11 343
Sun 3/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/517:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 353
Mon 26/116:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mCondor
Thu 29/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 28/11R12 609
Mon 4/522:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 24/59:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11R11 258
Sat 7/219:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 17/219:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/11R11 343
Wed 6/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 29/518:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 353
Fri 6/219:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop34h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 20/222:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/11R11 360
Fri 8/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/517:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 353
Fri 8/516:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 23/59:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11R12 387
Fri 8/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 29/518:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 455
Sun 3/513:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 29/518:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 455
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 1 December 2025.
Wed 14/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 21/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/11R17 605
Fri 16/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Thu 29/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/11R17 930
Sat 17/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Tue 27/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/11R18 033
Thu 15/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Thu 29/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 29/11R18 170
Thu 5/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 25/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/11R19 196
Mon 11/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Wed 27/519:30JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Deal found 29/11R19 299
Sat 7/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Sun 15/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/11R19 384
Last-minute flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo. Data last updated 1 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1214:50JNB - ZRH
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R12 164
Wed 3/128:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1212:15JNB - ZRH
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R10 693
Wed 3/1217:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop36h 01mKLM
Deal found 29/11R13 431
Sat 6/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:25JNB - ZRH
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R13 448
Sat 6/129:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 26mKLM
Deal found 30/11R14 029
Mon 8/1214:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R13 277
Mon 8/1217:40ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 30mKLM
Fri 19/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop36h 01mKLM
Deal found 29/11R13 892
Wed 10/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Tue 30/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 30/11R13 721
Wed 31/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Sun 25/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 30/11R12 934
Wed 31/128:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mCondor
Tue 20/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 30/11R13 704
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 1 December 2025.
Sat 6/1213:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 30/11R7 134
Sun 7/128:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R7 220
Mon 12/117:55ZRH - JNB
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R7 716
Sun 11/114:00ZRH - JNB
3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R7 921
Sat 4/414:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 30/11R8 007
Sat 6/1215:10ZRH - JNB
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R8 469
Sat 4/410:45ZRH - JNB
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R8 640
Fri 12/1210:55ZRH - JNB
3 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R9 153
Sat 3/18:15ZRH - JNB
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R9 410
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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 1 December 2025.
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ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Thu 7/5
11:15-8:20
1 stop21h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 24/5
9:50-13:30
1 stop27h 40m
R11 258
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 4/5
22:35-8:20
1 stop33h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 24/5
9:50-13:30
1 stop27h 40m
R11 258
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 8/2
11:15-7:35
1 stop19h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
22:00-11:45
1 stop14h 45m
R11 343
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 7/2
19:10-10:25
1 stop14h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/2
19:35-9:25
1 stop14h 50m
R11 343
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Fri 6/2
19:40-7:35
1 stop34h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
22:00-15:10
1 stop18h 10m
R11 360
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 3/5
15:10-10:35
1 stop19h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 28/5
17:55-17:50
1 stop23h 55m
R12 353
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Wed 6/5
15:10-10:35
1 stop19h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 29/5
18:00-22:20
1 stop28h 20m
R12 353
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Fri 8/5
15:10-10:35
1 stop19h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 28/5
17:55-12:35
1 stop18h 40m
R12 353
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Fri 8/5
16:15-8:20
1 stop16h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 23/5
9:50-7:00
1 stop21h 10m
R12 387
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Fri 8/5
15:10-10:35
1 stop19h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 29/5
18:00-14:15
1 stop20h 15m
R12 455
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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo
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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 28 November 2025.
Booking 12 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 500). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 395). 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 1 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
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 1 December 2025.
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 11% of weekly flights between Zurich and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 11% 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 39% 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 322.
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 Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 00m.
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 17m.
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 1 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as KLM, SWISS, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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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 5 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. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 343. The distance between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 8412 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 447 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R10 191 and R12 113 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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: Air Canada (87%), SWISS (87%), South African( 87%).
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 500). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 395). 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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Discover the top 5 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 1 December 2025.
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