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R5 989+ 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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Apr 27 — May 41
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 28 March 2026.

Wed 6/520:40
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop18h 05m
Air Algerie
Fri 15/515:45
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/3R10 096
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops32h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/622:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 387
Sat 16/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/722:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R10 404
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/511:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 523
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/510:55
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R10 558
Thu 1/109:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 19/1022:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 592

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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 28 March 2026.

Return from

R10 387

One-way from

R5 989

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 868
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/5-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R506 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R108 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

9:50-7:10

1 stop21h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 9/6

21:15-8:20

1 stop35h 05m

R11 601

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

17:50-13:45

1 stop19h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 15/6

14:40-10:30

1 stop19h 50m

R11 653

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

12:40-14:20

1 stop25h 40m

Zurich

Fri 17/4

15:50-15:50

1 stop24h 00m

R12 029

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 5/6

19:05-10:30

1 stop15h 25m

R12 081

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 2/6

19:05-10:30

1 stop15h 25m

R12 115

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 17/6

19:10-10:30

1 stop15h 20m

R12 115

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

13:30-18:15

2 stops28h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop23h 50m

R12 474

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:20-19:20

1 stop21h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 17/4

21:20-20:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 851
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:25-11:00

1 stop15h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/6

19:10-9:25

1 stop14h 15m

R12 936

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Zurich

Tue 9/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R13 022

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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 16 hours 10 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.

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 R12 038
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 377
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 170
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R6 036

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 28 March 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 28 March 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
3 545 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
1 906 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
7,4
Good
4 285 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
7 824 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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 489, while return flights cost around R710.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R3 795, however they can be found for as little as R2 042.

  • 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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