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R5 311+ Cheap flights to Switzerland

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— ZRH
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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 24 February 2026.

Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/321:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/2R9 726
Sat 25/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R9 774
Thu 9/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R9 822
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 870
Tue 10/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R9 886
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R9 998

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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 24 February 2026.

Return from

R9 726

One-way from

R5 311

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 134
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R551 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

Mon 9/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 22/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 870

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 318

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

9:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

21:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 606

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:30-6:30

1 stop16h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 22/5

22:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

R10 638

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 31/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop15h 20m

R10 846

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 15/4

14:40-10:30

1 stop19h 50m

R10 910

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 15/3

18:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R10 990

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-17:30

1 stop23h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 19/3

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

R11 102

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-12:35

1 stop18h 45m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

13:40-10:30

1 stop20h 50m

R11 278

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

21:15-17:50

1 stop20h 35m

Zurich

Wed 6/5

15:30-7:00

1 stop15h 30m

R11 502

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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 14 hours 6 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 308
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 870
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 548
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R5 643

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 24 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 24 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
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 880 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
4 236 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 762 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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?

    Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R1 284, while return flights cost around R664.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R3 548, however they can be found for as little as R1 909.

  • 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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