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R5 840+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
May 2 — May 91
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 2 April 2026.

Wed 8/420:55
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Fri 24/415:45
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 31/3R9 897
Wed 7/1020:45
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop18h 00m
Air Algerie
Fri 9/1015:45
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 31/3R10 233
Wed 27/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R10 284
Fri 22/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/515:55
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R10 452
Sun 21/69:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/716:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3R10 486
Thu 23/414:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/515:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R10 536

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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 2 April 2026.

Return from

R10 284

One-way from

R5 840

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 364
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/5-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R474 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-9:45

1 stop15h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 5/10

10:40-9:40

2 stops23h 00m

R11 445

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

9:50-19:35

1 stop33h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 9/6

10:45-8:20

1 stop21h 35m

R11 462

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:40-9:05

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Fri 29/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R12 000

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:00-22:15

3 stops29h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 5/6

17:15-10:55

2 stops17h 40m

R12 085

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-13:45

1 stop19h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 5/6

10:25-10:30

1 stop24h 05m

R12 186

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 303

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

13:30-18:15

2 stops28h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 21/6

10:40-9:40

2 stops23h 00m

R12 354

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:25-11:00

1 stop15h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/6

8:15-9:25

1 stop25h 10m

R12 758
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

17:00-11:10

2 stops18h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 5/5

17:15-10:55

2 stops17h 40m

R12 758

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

13:30-9:50

2 stops44h 20m

Zurich

Tue 9/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R12 825

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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 8 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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 834
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 239
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 004
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R5 937

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 2 April 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 2 April 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
3 551 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
3 551 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
1 909 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
4 290 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
7 841 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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 R722, while return flights cost around R698.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R14 241, however they can be found for as little as R2 194.

  • 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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