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Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland from R5 341

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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 11 March 2026.

Wed 1/422:25
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop16h 20m
Air Algerie
Fri 24/415:45
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/3R8 727
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/522:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3R9 818
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/415:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R9 835
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/511:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R9 867
Mon 9/320:30
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/315:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R9 900
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/315:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R9 916
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/415:55
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3R9 932
Tue 21/414:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/421:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R9 949
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/411:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R9 965
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R9 981
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
GVA
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/519:05
GVA
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R10 014
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/422:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3R10 030

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 727

One-way from

R5 341

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 212

Good round-trip deal

R11 965 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 250 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 175 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 692 potential savings vs. average 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 11 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:45-6:50

1 stop21h 05m

Zurich

Fri 8/5

11:10-8:15

1 stop21h 05m

R10 567

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Tue 9/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 600

Cape TownBasel

CPT - BSL

CPTBSL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-18:15

1 stop25h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 15/6

19:10-11:50

1 stop16h 40m

R10 763

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 28/4

19:05-10:30

1 stop15h 25m

R10 958

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

17:00-22:15

3 stops29h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 28/4

17:15-10:55

2 stops17h 40m

R10 974

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 27/4

19:10-10:30

1 stop15h 20m

R11 007

DurbanGeneva

DUR - GVA

DURGVA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/5

12:05-7:35

2 stops19h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 22/5

9:25-10:35

2 stops25h 10m

R11 137

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

22:50-8:20

2 stops33h 30m

Zurich

Thu 16/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 219

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

18:00-18:15

1 stop24h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 16/6

10:40-10:30

1 stop23h 50m

R11 235

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-10:00

1 stop16h 10m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

18:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R11 381

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R5 617). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 372). 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 11 March 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 11 March 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 102 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 5% 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 11 March 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
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 897 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 252 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
970 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Turkish Airlines 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 791 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 Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R4 878 and R5 403, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R5 617). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 372). 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 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 325AverageR11 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR5 744AverageR11 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapestR6 117AverageR10 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 973AverageR13 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 603AverageR14 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 335AverageR11 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 693AverageR12 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 823AverageR13 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 115AverageR13 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR10 217AverageR13 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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