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Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland from R4 615

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/129:30CPT - GVA
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Tue 13/118:25GVA - CPT
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12R11 646
Wed 24/1217:00JNB - ZRH
2 stops26h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 5/16:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops27h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R12 339
Thu 18/1212:05JNB - GVA
2 stops22h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 2/118:15GVA - JNB
2 stops20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R13 049
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - GVA
1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1222:15GVA - CPT
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R13 100
Wed 24/1212:05JNB - GVA
2 stops35h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 5/16:30GVA - JNB
2 stops20h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R13 117
Wed 31/1220:35CPT - GVA
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 14/118:50GVA - CPT
2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12R13 624
Sun 28/1220:35CPT - GVA
1 stop19h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/118:50GVA - CPT
2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12R13 641
Tue 30/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Sat 10/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Deal found 11/12R13 658
Sun 28/127:55CPT - GVA
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Wed 14/120:35GVA - CPT
1 stop32h 15mAir France
Deal found 11/12R13 894
Sun 28/127:55CPT - GVA
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Thu 15/19:05GVA - CPT
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Deal found 11/12R14 080
Wed 31/129:30CPT - GVA
1 stop24h 05mSWISS
Tue 13/114:50GVA - CPT
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 11/12R14 148
Wed 31/129:30CPT - GVA
1 stop24h 05mSWISS
Sat 17/120:15GVA - CPT
2 stops17h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/12R14 165

Find flight deals from South Africa to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 480

One-way from

R4 615

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 438

Good round-trip deal

R11 661 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 070 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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29/1
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 779 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 847 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Switzerland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Cape TownBasel

CPT - BSL

CPTBSL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

17:15-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/2

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

R10 649

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 1/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 649

Cape TownGeneva

CPT - GVA

CPTGVA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

13:50-6:15

1 stop17h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 29/3

22:15-13:45

1 stop15h 30m

R11 072

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-17:10

1 stop23h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 16/2

10:55-10:50

1 stop22h 55m

R11 190

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-17:30

1 stop23h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 26/1

10:55-10:50

1 stop22h 55m

R11 224

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 11/3

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R11 258

Cape TownBasel

CPT - BSL

CPTBSL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-17:10

1 stop24h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 26/1

10:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

R11 376

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Fri 30/1

10:45-8:20

2 stops44h 35m

R11 410

DurbanBasel

DUR - BSL

DURBSL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

16:00-17:10

2 stops26h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 19/2

18:05-13:30

2 stops18h 25m

R11 427

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-12:25

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Sun 22/2

21:50-11:40

1 stop36h 50m

R11 680

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Switzerland from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Switzerland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R8 181). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 818). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CH?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Switzerland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from South Africa to Switzerland by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Switzerland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Switzerland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Switzerland flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Switzerland

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Switzerland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to CH0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Switzerland delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between South Africa and Switzerland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 192 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Switzerland flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Switzerland flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from South Africa 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
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 810 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 571 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Switzerland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Switzerland in 17h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Emirates to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 9130 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Switzerland one-way?

    R5 064 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R5 589 and R6 569, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Switzerland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Switzerland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Switzerland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Switzerland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Switzerland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Switzerland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R8 181). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 818). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Switzerland

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Switzerland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 502AverageR12 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR6 467AverageR11 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 707AverageR11 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 085AverageR12 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 145AverageR13 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 186AverageR13 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 216AverageR13 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 284AverageR13 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 475AverageR12 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 519AverageR14 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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