Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 354
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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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 28 November 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 28 November 2025.
Fri 28/1116:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1219:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R11 143
Wed 10/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Thu 25/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 26/11R11 177
Thu 27/1121:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 22/119:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11R11 314
Thu 27/1119:10ZRH - JNB
2 stops40h 00mKLM
Thu 22/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 26mKLM
Deal found 27/11R12 309
Wed 3/1214:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R13 286
Tue 9/1218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/323:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R13 354
Fri 28/1117:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops17h 40mKLM
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 46mKLM
Deal found 26/11R13 474
Sun 30/1114:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Fri 12/1223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 16mKLM
Deal found 26/11R13 629
Mon 1/128:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 10mCondor
Thu 4/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 25/11R13 680
Thu 27/1119:10ZRH - JNB
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/123:59JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R13 903
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 28 November 2025.
Thu 19/210:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 25/219:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R11 314
Mon 26/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Thu 29/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 27/11R12 634
Mon 5/119:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Sun 1/223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 31mKLM
Deal found 27/11R13 869
Tue 21/421:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/514:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/11R14 726
Mon 5/119:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:59JNB - ZRH
2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R15 309
Tue 24/315:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/49:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/11R15 754
Mon 19/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/11R14 760
Tue 13/119:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 22/219:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11R15 274
Sun 8/217:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/219:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R15 480
Mon 26/16:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Thu 29/119:20JNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 05mKLM
Deal found 27/11R16 920
Sun 4/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/11R16 011
Sun 8/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/11R16 303
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 28 November 2025.
Fri 16/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Thu 29/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R17 400
Thu 15/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 28/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/11R17 606
Mon 2/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 9/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R17 640
Sun 1/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 9/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R17 949
Sun 1/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Tue 10/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R18 394
Sun 1/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Sun 8/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R18 703
Thu 26/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Thu 5/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/11R18 754
Mon 19/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R19 286
Mon 11/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Wed 27/519:30JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Deal found 27/11R19 320
Sun 8/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Sun 15/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 26/11R19 406
Last-minute flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo. Data last updated 28 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 3/1214:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R13 286
Wed 3/1220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/128:20JNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/11R16 303
Wed 3/1211:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 10mCondor
Sun 4/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 27/11R17 486
Wed 3/128:05ZRH - JNB
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R21 720
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 28 November 2025.
Sun 18/114:50ZRH - JNB
3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R7 354
Mon 19/110:55ZRH - JNB
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R8 229
Tue 9/1211:05ZRH - JNB
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R8 383
Tue 9/1211:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11R11 931
Sun 18/114:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 20mAir France
Deal found 27/11R12 291
Mon 19/117:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Deal found 27/11R12 394
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 28 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
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ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Thu 19/2
10:10-7:35
1 stop20h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/2
19:35-9:15
1 stop14h 40m
R11 314
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 26/1
11:35-8:15
1 stop19h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 29/1
20:45-15:20
1 stop19h 35m
R12 634
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 5/1
19:10-22:05
1 stop25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
23:59-13:30
1 stop14h 31m
R13 869
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 21/4
21:00-13:05
2 stops16h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/5
14:30-8:20
2 stops17h 50m
R14 726
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 19/1
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/2
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R14 760
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 13/1
19:10-10:25
1 stop14h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 22/2
19:35-12:20
1 stop17h 45m
R15 274
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 5/1
19:10-22:05
1 stop25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
23:59-22:30
2 stops23h 31m
R15 309
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 8/2
17:30-22:05
1 stop27h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
19:20-9:50
1 stop15h 30m
R15 480
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Tue 24/3
15:10-8:20
1 stop16h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 18/4
9:50-13:30
1 stop27h 40m
R15 754
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 4/1
20:15-20:10
2 stops22h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
R16 011
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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 21 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 509). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 554). 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 28 November 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 28 November 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 38% 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 434.
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 28 November 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 6 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 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 634. 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 456 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at R8 977 and R10 211 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 509). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 554). 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 6 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 28 November 2025.
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