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Cheap flights from Zurich to South Africa from R7 190

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
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2026.

Fri 18/911:20
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Condor
Fri 25/917:45
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 05m
Condor
Deal found 21/3R11 656
Tue 28/416:40
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/59:55
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R12 147
Fri 19/615:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 14/717:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3R12 215
Mon 30/116:45
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/1213:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R12 299
Tue 1/1216:50
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Condor
Wed 23/1219:50
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 24/3R12 316
Wed 8/416:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
Condor
Tue 28/418:35
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 15m
Condor
Deal found 23/3R12 316
Fri 19/615:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/717:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3R12 333
Wed 17/67:40
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/613:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R12 350
Mon 21/911:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Air Europa
Tue 20/1018:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 22/3R12 384
Wed 4/1118:35
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops38h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/1113:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R12 418
Wed 23/911:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Air Europa
Tue 20/1018:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 22/3R12 502
Fri 13/1111:05
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/1113:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3R12 519

Find flight deals from Zurich to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zurich to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 555

One-way from

R7 190

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R23 245
26/4-30/9
  • 26/4-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R38 977 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 640 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to South Africa 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 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ZurichDurban

ZRH - DUR

ZRHDUR

Zurich

Tue 15/9

7:40-13:15

2 stops29h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 11/12

16:00-17:15

2 stops26h 15m

R14 025

ZurichDurban

ZRH - DUR

ZRHDUR

Zurich

Sun 31/5

7:00-10:40

2 stops27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/6

17:00-11:05

2 stops42h 05m

R15 666

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 26/4

14:50-11:05

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

18:00-13:40

2 stops19h 40m

R16 089

ZurichDurban

ZRH - DUR

ZRHDUR

Zurich

Mon 4/5

14:20-10:40

2 stops44h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 11/5

17:00-22:25

2 stops29h 25m

R16 309

ZurichPort Elizabeth

ZRH - PLZ

ZRHPLZ

Zurich

Tue 5/5

7:00-8:00

2 stops25h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 12/5

13:35-10:00

2 stops20h 25m

R16 461

ZurichNelspruit

ZRH - MQP

ZRHMQP

Zurich

Thu 25/6

16:45-11:20

2 stops18h 35m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Wed 15/7

10:50-8:50

2 stops22h 00m

R16 647

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 8/4

15:10-9:40

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

13:30-22:20

2 stops32h 50m

R16 833

ZurichDurban

ZRH - DUR

ZRHDUR

Zurich

Sun 31/5

21:00-16:20

3 stops19h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/6

11:00-8:20

3 stops21h 20m

R16 833

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 24/4

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

15:25-8:20

2 stops16h 55m

R17 374

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sun 6/9

20:35-10:15

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-19:05

2 stops47h 35m

R17 459

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to South Africa

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to South Africa (average of R4 416). Flying from Zurich to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 660). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to South Africa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Zurich to South Africa delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Zurich and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 South Africa flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 26 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to South Africa, such as KLM,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 281 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 820 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
Condor
6,5
Okay
401 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Zurich (ZRH), located 9,4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Zurich to South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to South Africa?

    Departing from Zurich to South Africa will take you 17h 35m. Zurich and South Africa are separated by a distance of 9104 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Condor, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 084. Ethiopian Air flights start at R8 300 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R9 784 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Zurich to South Africa are Zurich - Cape Town Intl, Zurich - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Zurich - Johannesburg Lanseria.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to South Africa?

    Consider Air Canada (85%), SWISS (85%) or South African (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to South Africa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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 Zurich to South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to South Africa (average of R4 416). Flying from Zurich to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 660). 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 South Africa. 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR4 398AverageR14 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 640AverageR12 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR12 069AverageR16 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 116AverageR19 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR16 518AverageR30 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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