What is the cheapest month to fly to Switzerland?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Switzerland is March . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 R831, while return flights cost around R1 354.

How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R742, however they can be found for as little as R140.

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 45 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).

R6 094+ Flights to Switzerland

Flights to Switzerland in 2025

Return from	R10 239
One-way from	R6 094
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 108

Etihad Airways
3/9-10/9
2 total stops
66h 45m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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Qatar Airways
24/7
1 total stop
17h 55m total
Johannesburg to Switzerland

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Wed 3/99:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 10/922:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/6R10 239

Thu 18/1219:10JNB - ZRH

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/116:35ZRH - JNB

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R10 717

Sat 30/810:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop34h 15mEmirates

Thu 4/922:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop18h 00mEmirates

Deal found 10/6R11 426

Sat 14/614:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 21/621:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/6R11 798

Mon 29/1219:05JNB - BSL

1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sat 10/118:05BSL - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R11 992

Tue 23/121:15JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways

Mon 5/19:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/6R12 081

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Wed 3/99:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 10/922:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/6R10 239

Sat 30/810:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop34h 15mEmirates

Thu 4/922:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop18h 00mEmirates

Deal found 10/6R11 426

Thu 10/717:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/910:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R12 187

Wed 9/71:25JNB - ZRH

2 stops33h 00mKenya Airways

Wed 10/97:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops26h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/6R12 294

Thu 10/723:15JNB - ZRH

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/914:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R12 542

Thu 10/723:15JNB - ZRH

1 stop17h 30mKLM

Wed 10/97:00ZRH - JNB

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Deal found 11/6R12 559

Fri 31/1014:30JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/1121:15GVA - JNB

1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/6R13 480

Direct flights to Switzerland
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Thu 10/719:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Wed 10/922:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 9/6R14 065

Thu 26/619:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSouth African

Wed 9/722:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSouth African

Deal found 9/6R44 409

Last-minute flights to Switzerland
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Sat 14/614:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 21/621:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/6R11 798

Sat 14/613:55JNB - ZRH

1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways

Sat 21/69:40ZRH - JNB

1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R13 746

Sat 14/612:10JNB - BSL

2 stops26h 00mKenya Airways

Fri 20/66:15BSL - JNB

2 stops33h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/6R15 216

Sat 14/619:25JNB - BSL

1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways

Fri 20/66:00BSL - JNB

1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/6R18 741

Thu 26/617:50JNB - BSL

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/719:15BSL - JNB

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R31 850

Mon 30/617:00JNB - GVA

2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 10/87:20GVA - JNB

2 stops17h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/6R12 736

Mon 30/621:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 15mEgyptair

Sun 10/815:00GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/6R14 526

Mon 30/610:40JNB - GVA

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Sun 10/818:45GVA - JNB

1 stop13h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 9/6R25 172

Mon 30/619:00JNB - GVA

2 stops22h 25mAustrian Airlines

Sun 10/819:50GVA - JNB

2 stops36h 45mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 9/6R31 885

Tue 1/710:40JNB - GVA

2 stops22h 45mSWISS

Sun 10/820:05GVA - JNB

1 stop13h 15mSWISS

Deal found 9/6R25 278

Sun 6/717:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop13h 15mCondor

Thu 17/718:10ZRH - JNB

1 stop14h 35mCondor

Deal found 9/6R13 959

Wed 9/71:25JNB - ZRH

2 stops33h 00mKenya Airways

Wed 10/97:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/6R12 294

One-way flights to Switzerland
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Thu 24/720:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6R6 094

Fri 15/821:45JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 9/6R9 388

Thu 21/817:50JNB - BSL

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R9 388

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9:50-18:50

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22:35-8:20

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JNB - ZRH

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Sat 30/8

10:05-20:20

1 stop34h 15m

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Thu 4/9

22:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

R11 426

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

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Thu 10/7

17:50-22:20

1 stop28h 30m

Zurich

Wed 10/9

10:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

R12 187

JohannesburgZurich

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JNBZRH

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Wed 9/7

1:25-10:25

2 stops33h 00m

Zurich

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7:45-10:55

2 stops27h 10m

R12 294

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

Zurich

Wed 10/9

14:50-8:30

1 stop17h 40m

R12 542

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Fri 27/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R12 559

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

1:25-17:25

2 stops40h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 5/10

11:55-10:55

2 stops23h 00m

R12 559

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

23:15-13:45

1 stop14h 30m

Zurich

Wed 10/9

7:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

R12 595

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

17:55-9:40

1 stop15h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 10/9

10:35-10:35

1 stop24h 00m

R13 232

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

17:55-13:45

1 stop19h 50m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 16/9

10:20-10:35

1 stop24h 15m

R13 356

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Best time to book a flight to Switzerland

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How long is the flight to Switzerland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Switzerland takes 13 hours 36 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Switzerland?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Switzerland should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Switzerland?

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

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

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

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?

The most popular places in Switzerland to fly to are Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Switzerland by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 358 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

802 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 463 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 R831, while return flights cost around R1 354.
How much is a return flight to Switzerland?
A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R742, however they can be found for as little as R140.
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 45 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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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Switzerland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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Rainfall in Switzerland by month

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Temperature in Switzerland by month

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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 11 June 2025.

The most popular places in Switzerland to fly to are Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Switzerland by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Switzerland

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

What is the best airline to fly to Switzerland?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland?

How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

Where does the fastest flight to Switzerland depart from?

Does Zurich have car hire?

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