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R5 809+ Cheap flights to Switzerland

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— ZRH
May 10 — May 171
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 10 April 2026.

Wed 29/720:45
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop17h 15m
Air Algerie
Mon 17/815:45
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/4R9 993
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R10 092
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/522:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R10 125
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/522:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R10 174
Wed 27/59:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R10 207
Wed 15/419:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/416:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R10 223

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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 10 April 2026.

Return from

R10 092

One-way from

R5 809

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 766
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R498 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

9:50-19:35

1 stop33h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 14/8

21:15-8:20

1 stop35h 05m

R11 191

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

9:50-7:10

1 stop21h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 18/8

10:45-8:20

1 stop21h 35m

R11 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Tue 18/8

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 208

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

9:50-7:10

1 stop21h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 15/7

21:15-8:20

1 stop35h 05m

R11 224

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

9:50-19:35

1 stop33h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 14/7

10:45-8:20

1 stop21h 35m

R11 224

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

R11 552

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

12:40-14:20

1 stop25h 40m

Zurich

Thu 30/4

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R11 700

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-18:10

1 stop24h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 11/6

19:05-9:40

2 stops38h 35m

R11 733

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

10:05-13:20

1 stop27h 15m

Zurich

Tue 5/5

22:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R11 733

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Zurich

Thu 28/5

22:00-20:35

1 stop22h 35m

R11 765

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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 18 hours 33 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 533
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 033
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 747
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R5 788

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 10 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 10 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
3 559 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7,5
Good
1 916 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
4 306 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7 869 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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?

    Geneva Geneve-Cointrin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland. One-way flights to Geneva Geneve-Cointrin typically cost R704, while return flights cost around R681.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R14 557, however they can be found for as little as R2 523.

  • 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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