Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 223
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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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
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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 26 December 2025.
Sat 27/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mCondor
Tue 20/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop25h 00mCondor
Deal found 25/12R15 578
Wed 31/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Wed 14/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/12R15 795
Wed 31/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Thu 15/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/12R15 945
Wed 31/1217:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R16 361
Wed 31/1217:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R16 477
Sun 28/126:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Wed 21/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 31mKLM
Deal found 26/12R17 176
Tue 30/1217:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R17 209
Wed 31/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R17 226
Sat 27/1211:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Tue 20/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop36h 01mKLM
Deal found 26/12R17 359
Tue 30/1210:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/19:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12R17 859
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 26 December 2025.
Tue 10/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/12R13 698
Mon 1/616:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 40mCondor
Fri 12/618:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mCondor
Deal found 25/12R14 713
Sun 25/114:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Fri 6/223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 16mKLM
Deal found 23/12R15 229
Wed 11/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R14 080
Mon 2/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R14 530
Sun 8/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/414:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/12R15 013
Sun 11/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/12R15 462
Sun 1/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/12R15 578
Tue 13/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R15 645
Tue 27/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 26/514:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R15 645
Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R15 645
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 26 December 2025.
Mon 2/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 18/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 24/12R17 193
Sun 1/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Tue 17/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/12R17 243
Wed 4/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 11/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 24/12R17 276
Mon 23/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 11/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 25/12R17 343
Sun 1/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Sun 8/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 24/12R17 559
Mon 9/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 16/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/12R17 908
Mon 2/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 16/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 24/12R17 975
Mon 26/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/12R18 058
Mon 9/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 18/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 24/12R18 408
Last-minute flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo. Data last updated 26 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 31/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Wed 14/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/12R15 795
Wed 31/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Thu 15/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/12R15 945
Wed 31/1217:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R16 361
Wed 31/1217:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R16 477
Wed 31/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R17 226
Wed 31/1214:10ZRH - JNB
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/19:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R18 341
Wed 31/1219:20ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 16/122:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/12R19 007
Wed 31/1221:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 17/119:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/12R19 157
Fri 2/117:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Sun 25/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 26mKLM
Deal found 26/12R15 096
Fri 2/110:55ZRH - JNB
3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/19:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R19 872
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 26 December 2025.
Mon 2/214:10ZRH - JNB
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R7 223
Tue 3/214:50ZRH - JNB
3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R7 356
Fri 30/18:15ZRH - JNB
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12R7 723
Thu 29/110:55ZRH - JNB
3 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12R8 089
Mon 2/216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mCondor
Deal found 25/12R8 338
Wed 1/420:55ZRH - JNB
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R8 638
Sat 31/18:15ZRH - JNB
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12R8 888
Wed 13/510:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R9 786
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 26 December 2025.
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 26 December 2025.
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ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 10/2
20:15-20:10
2 stops22h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 18/2
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R13 698
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Wed 11/2
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R14 080
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 2/2
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R14 530
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 1/6
16:50-7:30
1 stop14h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 12/6
18:35-8:50
1 stop14h 15m
R14 713
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 8/3
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
14:30-8:20
2 stops17h 50m
R15 013
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 25/1
14:15-22:05
1 stop30h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/2
23:59-8:15
1 stop33h 16m
R15 229
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 11/1
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 15/1
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R15 462
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 1/2
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/2
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R15 578
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 13/1
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R15 645
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 27/1
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 26/5
14:30-8:20
2 stops17h 50m
R15 645
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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 19 December 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 427). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 085). 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 26 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.
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 26 December 2025.
The most flights from ZRH to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Zurich to Johannesburg delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Zurich and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 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?
Saturday 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 10% 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 40% 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 R12 960.
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 26 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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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 2 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 14h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 713. 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 010 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R9 913 and R11 783 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 73% 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 R6 953 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R9 213 and Turkish Airlines from R11 062 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 (93%), Air Canada (85%), South African( 85%).
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 427). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 085). 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 26 December 2025.
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