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Cheap flights from Zurich to South Africa from R6 564

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Nov 28 — Dec 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 232

One-way from

R6 564

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R16 539
Condor
  • Condor
  • 6/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 422 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 548 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 29 October 2025.

Mon 24/1115:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10R10 335
Wed 3/1216:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1215:05JNB - ZRH
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R10 455
Thu 27/1110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/10R10 558
Fri 14/1110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/119:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10R10 883
Tue 25/1110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 2/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10R10 935
Wed 19/1115:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/10R10 969
Thu 13/1110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/119:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10R10 986
Wed 19/1118:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1219:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/10R11 089
Thu 20/1114:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/1219:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/10R11 209
Sun 23/1121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10R11 243
Wed 26/1118:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/1219:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/10R11 260
Fri 21/1114:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1219:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/10R11 278

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Price

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 26/11

6:45-10:50

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

19:10-17:15

1 stop23h 05m

R11 346

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 28/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:35-15:30

1 stop20h 55m

R11 415

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 28/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:35-15:30

1 stop20h 55m

R11 415

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 31/1

10:10-10:25

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-18:25

1 stop21h 25m

R11 415

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 28/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-15:30

1 stop18h 30m

R11 415

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 6/2

16:30-10:25

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

22:00-12:30

1 stop15h 30m

R11 432

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 7/2

16:30-10:25

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:35-10:55

1 stop16h 20m

R11 432

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 21/11

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

19:05-13:40

1 stop19h 35m

R11 672

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 23/11

14:15-22:05

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

19:20-9:50

1 stop15h 30m

R12 186

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 22/11

8:05-8:15

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

20:45-15:20

1 stop19h 35m

R12 752

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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 456). Flying from Zurich to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 843). 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 29 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to South Africa. 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 29 October 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to ZA0 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).

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 29 October 2025.
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
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 774 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 031 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 483 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Condor
6,4
Okay
383 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 14h 15m. Zurich and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8412 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 (75%), SWISS (75%) or South African (75%) 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 456). Flying from Zurich to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 843). 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 7 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 29 October 2025.
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CondorCheapestR4 130AverageR11 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 975AverageR18 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 209AverageR13 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 134AverageR13 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR12 166AverageR16 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 075AverageR15 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR17 357AverageR25 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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