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R5 171+ 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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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 29 January 2026.

Mon 9/314:30
JNB
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ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R9 661
Wed 13/518:00
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 21/519:05
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R9 677
Thu 5/210:40
JNB
-
BSL
2 stops26h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/213:10
BSL
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/1R9 756
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/215:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R9 788
Thu 5/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R9 819
Fri 13/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R9 851

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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 29 January 2026.

Return from

R9 661

One-way from

R5 171

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 390
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-20/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R619 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

18:00-18:10

1 stop24h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 21/5

19:05-10:30

1 stop15h 25m

R9 677

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 184

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 6/3

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R10 184

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-17:30

1 stop23h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 19/3

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R10 660

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-12:35

1 stop18h 45m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

18:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R10 787

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

14:30-6:15

1 stop16h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 21/3

22:15-13:05

1 stop13h 50m

R10 835

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

12:45-6:15

1 stop18h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 24/3

15:25-16:00

1 stop23h 35m

R10 851

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-9:50

1 stop15h 50m

Zurich

Mon 20/4

13:30-10:30

1 stop21h 00m

R10 946

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

1:35-18:40

2 stops18h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 21/3

7:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R10 962

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

22:00-15:05

1 stop18h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/4

12:15-7:00

1 stop18h 45m

R11 041

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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 1 minute. 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 British Airways.

SWISS
SWISS
From R11 277
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 999
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 487
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R7 085

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 29 January 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 29 January 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
3 490 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7,6
Good
1 864 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
4 208 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7 705 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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?

    Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R983, while return flights cost around R658.

  • How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

    A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R3 518, however they can be found for as little as R1 893.

  • 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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