How long is the flight from Geneva to South Africa?

Airlines like Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, and KLM fly from Geneva to South Africa in about 16h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 05m. The distance between Geneva and South Africa is about 8344 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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).

What are the most popular routes from Geneva to South Africa?

The most popular route from Geneva to South Africa is Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Durban King Shaka Intl.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Geneva to South Africa?

Find a great deal and save up to 26% by booking at least 47 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 Geneva to South Africa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 064.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Geneva to South Africa?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Geneva. Prices for November average R16 509 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R10 901. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a November flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in July

What airport do you fly from for flights from Geneva to South Africa?

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), located 4,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Geneva to South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from Geneva to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Geneva to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Geneva to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Geneva to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Geneva to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Geneva to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R7 754+ Flights from Geneva to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Geneva to South Africa

Round-trip from	R11 675
One-way from	R7 754
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R16 809

1/12-14/12
2 total stops
28h 55m total
Geneva to South Africa

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8/9
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41h 50m total
Geneva to South Africa

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Geneva to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 August 2025.

Sat 23/815:15GVA - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEgyptair

Fri 5/921:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R11 323

Mon 1/1216:45GVA - JNB

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1220:45JNB - GVA

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R11 675

Sun 12/1016:50GVA - CPT

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/100:30CPT - GVA

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R11 939

Sat 13/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Fri 28/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 009

Tue 9/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Fri 28/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 044

Tue 9/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Mon 24/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 062

Fri 21/1120:15GVA - CPT

1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1218:45CPT - GVA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R12 114

Thu 27/1110:05GVA - CPT

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1218:45CPT - GVA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R12 150

Mon 3/116:00GVA - CPT

1 stop15h 05mSWISS

Thu 20/1119:50CPT - GVA

1 stop14h 55mSWISS

Deal found 21/8R12 413

Mon 3/117:40GVA - CPT

1 stop13h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/119:00CPT - GVA

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 22/8R12 589

Mon 3/1120:45GVA - CPT

1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1112:30CPT - GVA

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R12 624

Sun 26/1014:30GVA - CPT

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - GVA

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R12 677

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Geneva to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

Mon 1/1216:45GVA - JNB

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1220:45JNB - GVA

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R11 675

Sat 13/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Fri 28/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 009

Mon 3/117:40GVA - CPT

1 stop13h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/119:00CPT - GVA

1 stop13h 50mSWISS

Deal found 22/8R12 589

Mon 10/1120:35GVA - JNB

1 stop14h 15mAir France

Sun 23/1119:40JNB - GVA

1 stop19h 30mAir France

Deal found 22/8R13 539

Tue 30/921:05GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1014:30JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/8R13 627

Fri 5/97:15GVA - DUR

2 stops27h 05mKLM

Tue 9/910:55DUR - GVA

2 stops29h 35mKLM

Deal found 21/8R18 128

Thu 20/1118:25GVA - DUR

2 stops18h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1116:00DUR - GVA

2 stops22h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/8R19 464

Sun 12/1016:50GVA - CPT

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/100:30CPT - GVA

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R11 939

Sun 14/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Fri 28/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 044

Thu 8/114:50GVA - CPT

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Fri 30/19:25CPT - GVA

1 stop15h 10mSWISS

Deal found 23/8R12 923

Wed 10/128:30GVA - PLZ

2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 31/127:00PLZ - GVA

2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/8R25 847

Wed 10/1220:40GVA - PLZ

2 stops44h 40mEmirates

Fri 26/127:00PLZ - GVA

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/8R26 128

Last-minute flights from Geneva to South Africa
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Sat 23/815:15GVA - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEgyptair

Fri 5/921:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R11 323

Sat 23/87:15GVA - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Mon 8/923:00CPT - GVA

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 21/8R13 855

Sun 24/814:10GVA - CPT

1 stop31h 00mKLM

Tue 9/923:15CPT - GVA

1 stop35h 55mKLM

Deal found 22/8R13 820

Sat 30/87:15GVA - CPT

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Fri 12/923:15CPT - GVA

1 stop33h 05mKLM

Deal found 21/8R14 347

Tue 9/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Fri 28/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 044

Tue 9/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Mon 24/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 062

Sat 13/915:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Fri 28/1121:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 22/8R12 009

Tue 16/97:15GVA - JNB

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Thu 25/923:15JNB - GVA

1 stop19h 20mKLM

Deal found 21/8R13 908

Thu 18/921:05GVA - CPT

1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 2/1013:50CPT - GVA

1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/8R13 363

Thu 18/97:15GVA - CPT

2 stops26h 30mKLM

Thu 2/107:45CPT - GVA

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Deal found 22/8R14 312

Tue 30/921:05GVA - CPT

1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/1013:50CPT - GVA

1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/8R13 451

Tue 30/921:05GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1014:30JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/8R13 627

One-way flights from Geneva to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Geneva to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

Mon 8/913:20GVA - JNB

3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R7 754

Sun 5/106:20GVA - JNB

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R7 983

Thu 6/1114:05GVA - JNB

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R8 123

Mon 1/126:50GVA - JNB

3 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R8 246

Tue 10/26:20GVA - CPT

3 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R8 510

Sat 4/1017:20GVA - JNB

3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R8 580

Tue 7/1011:30GVA - JNB

3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R8 633

Wed 8/106:15GVA - JNB

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R8 668

Mon 13/1013:20GVA - JNB

3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R8 844

Mon 15/917:20GVA - CPT

3 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R8 862

Mon 6/1013:20GVA - JNB

3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R8 862

Wed 1/1014:15GVA - JNB

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R8 914

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GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 1/12

16:45-8:15

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

20:45-10:10

1 stop14h 25m

R11 675

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 12/10

16:50-21:45

1 stop28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

0:30-10:50

1 stop34h 20m

R11 939

GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 13/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop16h 20m

R12 009

GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 14/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop16h 20m

R12 044

GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 13/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop16h 20m

R12 044

GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 9/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop16h 20m

R12 044

GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 9/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop16h 20m

R12 062

GenevaJohannesburg

GVA - JNB

GVAJNB

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 14/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop16h 20m

R12 062

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 27/11

10:05-7:30

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

18:45-8:30

1 stop14h 45m

R12 150

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 3/11

7:40-22:05

1 stop13h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

9:00-21:50

1 stop13h 50m

R12 589

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Geneva to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Geneva to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Geneva to South Africa 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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SWISS

7,6

Good

1 702 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 702 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 702 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 471 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 702 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Geneva to South Africa?
Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), located 4,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Geneva to South Africa.
How long is the flight from Geneva to South Africa?
Airlines like Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, and KLM fly from Geneva to South Africa in about 16h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 05m. The distance between Geneva and South Africa is about 8344 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Geneva to South Africa?
The most popular route from Geneva to South Africa is Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Durban King Shaka Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Geneva to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Geneva to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Geneva to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Geneva to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Geneva to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Geneva to South Africa 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 Geneva to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Geneva to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Geneva to South Africa 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Geneva to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR13 727	AverageR15 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR14 202	AverageR16 608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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