Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R13 727 and R20 502 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 799 on Condor (Feb 18-Mar 5).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R13 727 and R20 502 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 799 on Condor (Feb 18-Mar 5).

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 38m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 821.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 11m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 14h 25m. Condor provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 799. 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.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

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 262 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R9 263 and R12 523 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Booking 18 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

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 (88%), SWISS (88%), South African( 88%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Condor, Ethiopian Air and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 90% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 102% by booking at least 19 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R8 809.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zurich. Prices for June average R17 809 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R4 528. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to JNB?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo with no change fees.

Question 27

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Round-trip from	R11 799
One-way from	R8 031
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R17 229

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Condor	CheapestR4 262	AverageR11 461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 263	AverageR17 864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 523	AverageR14 242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR12 557	AverageR15 281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	CheapestR17 914	AverageR26 180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 031

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or May, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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