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 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Emirates, or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 9104 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R4 890 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R5 080 and R5 551, 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.

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Popular in	August
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Average price	R14 245
Good round-trip deal	R12 972 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 285 or less

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R11 968). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 710). 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 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 116 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Friday 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 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Switzerland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines 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.

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CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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7,5

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Emirates

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10,0

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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8,1

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10,0

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 712 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 686 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7,1

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Emirates

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10,0

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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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 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Emirates, or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 9104 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Switzerland one-way?
R4 890 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R5 080 and R5 551, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R11 968). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 710). 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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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR5 863	AverageR12 303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	CheapestR6 841	AverageR11 204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 023	AverageR12 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR7 764	AverageR13 864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 880	AverageR11 490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 186	AverageR12 317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 203	AverageR14 040	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR10 430	AverageR16 634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 522	AverageR13 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Air France	CheapestR10 820	AverageR14 152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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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 30 October 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

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 116 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Friday 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 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Switzerland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines 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.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

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

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

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

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

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

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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 30 October 2026.

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 30 October 2026.

Direct flights from South Africa to Switzerland
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One-way flights from South Africa to Switzerland
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