Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R5 049

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
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
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 Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 1 April 2026.

Fri 12/618:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 19/618:00
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R12 287
Wed 23/918:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Air Europa
Sat 10/1018:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 15m
Air Europa
Deal found 31/3R12 303
Mon 2/1111:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Air Europa
Thu 26/1119:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 30/3R12 320
Tue 23/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/717:00
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R12 337
Mon 21/911:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Air Europa
Tue 13/1018:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 30/3R12 354
Wed 4/1118:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1119:05
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R12 371
Thu 12/1118:10
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops38h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1119:05
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R12 404
Fri 20/1114:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/1213:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4R12 421
Tue 12/515:55
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R12 438
Thu 11/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/617:00
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R12 472
Tue 5/515:55
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R12 488
Sat 14/1110:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/1219:10
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3R12 505

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 287

One-way from

R5 049

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R16 764
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Zurich to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Zurich to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R38 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 521 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 25/9

18:30-9:50

1 stop15h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

18:55-17:10

1 stop22h 15m

R12 303

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 8/6

10:45-10:30

1 stop23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

13:30-22:20

2 stops32h 50m

R13 414

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 6/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

13:30-22:20

2 stops32h 50m

R16 158

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 5/6

15:10-9:40

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:20-12:35

2 stops24h 15m

R16 393

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 22/4

10:50-9:40

2 stops22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

R16 679

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 12/5

16:40-14:20

2 stops21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

16:50-14:20

2 stops21h 30m

R16 764
Fastest return journey

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 26/4

16:45-12:20

2 stops19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:35-8:50

1 stop14h 15m

R16 898

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 24/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

R19 086

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 22/5

21:00-20:10

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

R20 938

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 25/9

7:40-9:40

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

17:50-12:35

1 stop18h 45m

R21 123

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 393). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 711). 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 April 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.

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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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as KLM,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

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

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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 15h 20m. Air Europa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 303. 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 375 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at R8 814 and R10 586 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 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 047 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R8 257 and Turkish Airlines from R11 509 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: Air Canada (85%), SWISS (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 393). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 711). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR4 375AverageR12 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 814AverageR15 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 586AverageR12 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR12 007AverageR15 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR16 433AverageR29 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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