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R6 333+ 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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 8 May 2026.

Tue 2/613:30
JNB
-
BSL
2 stops28h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 20/610:40
BSL
-
JNB
2 stops23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5R10 178
Tue 19/519:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/516:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R10 342
Mon 11/512:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/516:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R10 358
Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/616:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 374
Sun 21/612:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/69:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R10 391
Tue 12/519:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/510:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R10 407

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Switzerland on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 8 May 2026
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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 8 May 2026.

Return from

R10 342

One-way from

R6 333

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 094
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R492 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-9:45

2 stops44h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 12/6

10:40-9:40

2 stops23h 00m

R10 767

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-22:20

2 stops32h 50m

Zurich

Thu 18/6

18:45-9:40

2 stops38h 55m

R10 964

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Thu 18/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 176

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

9:50-13:30

1 stop27h 40m

Zurich

Wed 29/7

16:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R11 324

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 8/6

19:05-10:30

1 stop15h 25m

R11 864

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Fri 7/8

16:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R12 158

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Zurich

Fri 24/7

15:30-20:35

1 stop29h 05m

R12 649

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Zurich

Sun 26/7

22:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R12 649

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

19:10-20:05

1 stop24h 55m

Zurich

Sat 25/7

22:00-20:35

1 stop22h 35m

R13 091

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

12:10-22:15

2 stops34h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 22/9

9:05-15:50

2 stops30h 45m

R13 107

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Best time to book a flight to Switzerland

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Switzerland

When is the best time to book a flight to Switzerland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Switzerland, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Switzerland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Switzerland takes 15 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 R11 472
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 004
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 915
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R5 772

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 8 May 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 8 May 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
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 572 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 937 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
4 355 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
7 952 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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 603, while return flights cost around R679.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R14 516, however they can be found for as little as R2 516.

  • 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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