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 50m. Fly via Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 8412 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R4 941 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 454 and R6 393, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches 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.

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).

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.

R4 272+ Flights from South Africa to Switzerland

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Switzerland

Round-trip from	R9 401
One-way from	R4 272
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R12 040
Good round-trip deal	R11 388 or less
Good one-way deal	R7 520 or less

Lufthansa
4/2-14/2
2 total stops
32h 10m total
South Africa to Switzerland

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22/1
1 total stop
32h 55m total
South Africa to Switzerland

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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise

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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 4/219:45JNB - BSL

1 stop18h 50mLufthansa

Sat 14/216:45BSL - JNB

1 stop13h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1R9 401

Mon 9/319:00CPT - GVA

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 19/315:25GVA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R10 193

Tue 2/614:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/621:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R10 325

Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R10 440

Fri 6/29:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 21/210:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R10 539

Mon 23/219:05JNB - GVA

1 stop23h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/310:55GVA - JNB

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/1R10 572

Wed 4/219:45JNB - BSL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/216:45BSL - JNB

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 588

Sat 14/214:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 21/220:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R10 687

Sun 22/219:05JNB - GVA

1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/314:35GVA - JNB

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/1R10 737

Tue 2/617:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/618:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/1R10 770

Mon 23/214:30JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/318:55GVA - JNB

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R10 902

Sat 14/219:10JNB - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 21/214:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 918

Best flights from South Africa to Switzerland
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Switzerland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Wed 4/219:45JNB - BSL

1 stop18h 50mLufthansa

Sat 14/216:45BSL - JNB

1 stop13h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1R9 401

Mon 9/319:00CPT - GVA

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 19/315:25GVA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R10 193

Tue 2/614:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/621:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R10 325

Fri 6/29:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 21/210:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R10 539

Mon 23/219:05JNB - GVA

1 stop23h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/310:55GVA - JNB

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/1R10 572

Wed 4/219:45JNB - BSL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/216:45BSL - JNB

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 588

Wed 11/31:35JNB - GVA

2 stops22h 10mKenya Airways

Sat 28/37:10GVA - JNB

2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 562

Sat 24/119:35JNB - GVA

1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways

Sat 31/117:15GVA - JNB

1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 677

Thu 29/115:20DUR - ZRH

1 stop15h 50mSWISS

Mon 2/222:40ZRH - DUR

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 9/1R12 765

Thu 21/511:15DUR - ZRH

2 stops32h 55mEmirates

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1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 8/1R15 305

Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R10 440

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1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

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Mon 23/214:30JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/318:55GVA - JNB

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R10 902

Sat 14/29:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Sat 21/210:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 083

Sat 24/117:00JNB - GVA

2 stops26h 40mKenya Airways

Sat 31/17:10GVA - JNB

2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 562

Sat 14/214:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 21/220:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R10 687

Tue 2/617:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/67:40ZRH - JNB

1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 869

Thu 12/222:10CPT - BSL

1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 16/216:00BSL - CPT

1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/1R12 188

Thu 5/215:25CPT - GVA

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/218:55GVA - CPT

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R11 265

Thu 29/17:00DUR - ZRH

2 stops15h 45mLufthansa

Mon 2/217:20ZRH - DUR

2 stops16h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 9/1R12 403

Fri 23/112:35CPT - ZRH

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 7/28:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R12 683

Sun 22/217:00JNB - GVA

2 stops17h 40mKenya Airways

Sun 1/37:10GVA - JNB

2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 8/1R11 627

Sat 14/219:10JNB - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 21/214:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 918

Sat 16/514:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 24/521:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R11 166

Tue 27/110:10JNB - ZRH

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/217:35ZRH - JNB

2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R11 594

Sun 22/21:35JNB - GVA

2 stops19h 05mKenya Airways

Mon 2/37:10GVA - JNB

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Deal found 9/1R11 644

Mon 2/215:20CPT - ZRH

2 stops19h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 9/219:35ZRH - CPT

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/1R13 095

Thu 12/219:10JNB - BSL

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/218:05BSL - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/1R10 918

Sat 16/514:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 23/521:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R11 166

Thu 12/319:10JNB - GVA

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/310:55GVA - JNB

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/1R10 968

Direct flights from South Africa to Switzerland
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Switzerland based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Sun 8/29:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Tue 24/219:25ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Deal found 9/1R11 644

Fri 13/320:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Fri 20/322:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 8/1R11 842

Wed 11/29:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Wed 25/222:40ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R12 386

Mon 23/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Mon 2/322:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 9/1R12 403

Tue 27/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Mon 9/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 8/1R12 485

Sat 14/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sat 21/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 7/1R12 584

Fri 6/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Thu 12/319:25ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Deal found 9/1R13 277

Tue 2/619:25JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Thu 11/622:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/1R14 976

Sat 21/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sat 28/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 7/1R15 107

Sat 28/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sun 8/322:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 7/1R15 652

Sat 16/519:25JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Sun 24/522:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/1R16 180

Wed 28/19:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Wed 4/222:40ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 9/1R16 476

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Switzerland
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Switzerland. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 14/19:50JNB - GVA

1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 25/19:55GVA - JNB

1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R11 050

Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/1R10 440

Wed 4/219:45JNB - BSL

1 stop18h 50mLufthansa

Sat 14/216:45BSL - JNB

1 stop13h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1R9 401

Wed 4/219:45JNB - BSL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/216:45BSL - JNB

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 588

Thu 5/213:50CPT - GVA

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/218:55GVA - CPT

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R11 034

Fri 6/29:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 21/210:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R10 539

Thu 12/219:10JNB - BSL

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/218:05BSL - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/1R10 918

Sat 14/214:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 21/220:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R10 687

Sat 14/219:10JNB - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 21/214:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 918

Sun 22/219:05JNB - GVA

1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/314:35GVA - JNB

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/1R10 737

Mon 23/219:05JNB - GVA

1 stop23h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/310:55GVA - JNB

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/1R10 572

Mon 23/214:30JNB - GVA

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/318:55GVA - JNB

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R10 902

One-way flights from South Africa to Switzerland
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Switzerland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Thu 22/112:30CPT - GVA

1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R4 272

Thu 29/112:30CPT - ZRH

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R4 602

Wed 21/18:45CPT - GVA

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R4 898

Fri 6/212:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R5 294

Wed 4/28:45CPT - ZRH

1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R5 393

Wed 18/29:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R5 575

Mon 23/212:35CPT - ZRH

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R5 575

Wed 18/220:30JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R5 624

Thu 19/319:00CPT - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R6 003

Wed 4/312:35CPT - ZRH

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R6 036

Wed 18/29:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R6 053

Wed 11/218:55CPT - ZRH

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R6 053

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-13:35

1 stop18h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 14/2

16:45-7:05

1 stop13h 20m

R9 401

Cape TownGeneva

CPT - GVA

CPTGVA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

19:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 19/3

15:25-17:25

1 stop25h 00m

R10 193

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 325

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 26/1

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 440

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

Zurich

Sat 21/2

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R10 539

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-17:30

1 stop23h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 2/3

10:55-10:50

1 stop22h 55m

R10 572

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-19:45

2 stops25h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 14/2

16:45-7:05

1 stop13h 20m

R10 588

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sat 21/2

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 687

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 1/3

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

R10 737

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-14:15

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R10 869

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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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 R6 845). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 555). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Switzerland as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Switzerland

The most flights from ZA0 to CH0 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).

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 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

3 462 reviews

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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

3 462 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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

1 844 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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

3 702 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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

937 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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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

7 659 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

Check prices

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

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 50m. Fly via Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 8412 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Switzerland one-way?
R4 941 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 454 and R6 393, 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 R6 845). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 555). 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Switzerland

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Switzerland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 393	AverageR11 831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Condor	CheapestR6 314	AverageR10 902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 471	AverageR11 156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 838	AverageR12 337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR9 899	AverageR12 899	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR9 968	AverageR13 251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 021	AverageR13 146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 095	AverageR13 335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 273	AverageR11 881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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