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R5 239+ Cheap flights to Switzerland

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Mar 21 — Mar 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Switzerland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Mon 23/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R9 806
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R9 934
Mon 2/313:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/38:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/2R9 950
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R9 966
Fri 3/49:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/411:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2R10 110
Sun 22/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/315:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2R10 158

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Find the latest flights to Switzerland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 February 2026.

Return from

R9 934

One-way from

R5 239

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 168
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R547 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Thu 19/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 934

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 22/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 934

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R9 966

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-6:15

1 stop16h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 25/3

22:15-13:05

1 stop13h 50m

R10 207

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 223

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 255

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Mon 15/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 383

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

9:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

Zurich

Wed 17/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 383

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-17:10

1 stop23h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 18/6

19:10-10:30

1 stop15h 20m

R10 479

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 23/3

18:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R10 703

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Switzerland

How long is the flight to Switzerland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Switzerland takes 13 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Switzerland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Switzerland

The most flights from Johannesburg to Switzerland 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Switzerland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Switzerland are SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

SWISS
SWISS
From R11 332
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 916
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 544
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 268

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Switzerland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Switzerland are Ethiopian Air, Condor and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Switzerland by month

Plan your trip to Switzerland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Switzerland when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Switzerland by month

Plan your trip to Switzerland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Switzerland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Switzerland?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Switzerland in the last few years. This data was updated on 19 February 2026.
The most popular places in Switzerland to fly to are Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways to Switzerland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 878 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 222 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Switzerland

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Switzerland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Switzerland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Switzerland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Switzerland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland?

    Geneva Geneve-Cointrin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland. One-way flights to Geneva Geneve-Cointrin typically cost R1 394, while return flights cost around R665.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R3 554, however they can be found for as little as R1 912.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Switzerland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Switzerland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Zurich have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zurich?

    Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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