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Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland from R5 032

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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 8 February 2026.

Fri 6/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/515:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R9 776
Mon 6/414:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/49:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R9 856
Tue 26/520:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/615:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R9 872
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/59:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R9 888
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop15h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/310:30
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R9 920
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/310:55
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R9 920
Thu 19/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R9 936
Mon 6/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R9 968
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R10 065
Tue 17/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/215:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R10 097
Mon 13/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R10 145
Thu 4/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R10 177

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 856

One-way from

R5 032

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 946

Good round-trip deal

R11 219 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 094 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 305 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 8 February 2026.
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JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:05-9:25

1 stop15h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 30/3

10:30-10:30

1 stop24h 00m

R9 920

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 129

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 177

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

20:30-7:00

1 stop35h 30m

Zurich

Tue 31/3

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R10 385

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 401

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 29/3

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 417

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Tue 31/3

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 529

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 19/3

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R10 706

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

1:35-18:40

3 stops42h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 30/3

7:15-10:55

2 stops27h 40m

R10 850

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

10:05-13:20

1 stop27h 15m

Zurich

Thu 23/7

22:00-20:35

1 stop22h 35m

R11 010

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R7 276). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 257). 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 8 February 2026.

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

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 8 February 2026.

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 139 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 8 February 2026.
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
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 509 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7,6
Good
1 867 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 207 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7 720 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 15h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 8344 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R4 801 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 318 and R6 212, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R7 276). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 257). 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 268AverageR11 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR6 030AverageR10 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 045AverageR13 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 468AverageR14 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 188AverageR10 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 571AverageR11 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 619AverageR12 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 687AverageR12 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 738AverageR12 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 884AverageR11 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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