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Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland from R4 417

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Feb 3 — Feb 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 4 January 2026.

Tue 17/219:10JNB - GVA
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/210:50GVA - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R9 955
Wed 11/219:05JNB - GVA
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/218:25GVA - JNB
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R9 988
Mon 16/219:05JNB - GVA
1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/214:35GVA - JNB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 202
Mon 2/214:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/220:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R10 285
Wed 18/319:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/318:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R10 384
Fri 1/518:00JNB - GVA
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/510:30GVA - JNB
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 400
Mon 16/220:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 23/215:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 417
Wed 4/314:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R10 433
Wed 4/318:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Sat 14/321:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 532
Wed 4/316:00DUR - ZRH
2 stops18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 14/310:40ZRH - DUR
2 stops25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 548
Wed 25/322:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Sun 12/422:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R10 581
Mon 2/29:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/221:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 614

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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 955

One-way from

R4 417

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 263

Good round-trip deal

R11 373 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 175 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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22/1
  • 22/1
  • 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 (R9 905 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 715 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 4 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Switzerland that are best for you.

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JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 16/2

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R9 988

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 24/2

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

R10 153

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-9:35

1 stop15h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 5/5

10:30-10:30

1 stop24h 00m

R10 400

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sat 14/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 433

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 12/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 433

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

18:00-9:50

1 stop15h 50m

Zurich

Wed 15/4

15:10-10:30

1 stop19h 20m

R10 433

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 796

Cape TownGeneva

CPT - GVA

CPTGVA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-6:15

1 stop17h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 25/2

22:15-14:35

1 stop15h 20m

R10 928

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-14:15

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

10:45-10:30

1 stop23h 45m

R10 928

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-6:15

1 stop16h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 24/2

18:55-13:05

2 stops17h 10m

R10 961

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R8 060). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 565). 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 4 January 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 4 January 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 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 4 January 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
3 455 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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
3 455 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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
1 837 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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
3 697 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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
925 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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
7 642 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

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 15h 55m. 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 938 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 450 and R6 388, 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 060). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 565). 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 4 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 390AverageR11 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR6 309AverageR10 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 465AverageR11 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 831AverageR12 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 892AverageR12 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 962AverageR13 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 015AverageR13 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 088AverageR13 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 266AverageR11 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 302AverageR13 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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