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Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland from R5 403

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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 30 December 2025.

Tue 30/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Sat 10/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Deal found 28/12R13 524
Tue 30/1217:00JNB - ZRH
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 10/16:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/12R16 409
Mon 29/1219:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Tue 30/1219:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 29/12R16 659
Tue 30/1219:20JNB - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Sat 10/111:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/12R16 909
Mon 29/1219:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R18 343
Mon 29/1214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12R19 394
Tue 30/1220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/117:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R20 694

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 322

One-way from

R5 403

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 274

Good round-trip deal

R11 506 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 259 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 757 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Switzerland that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop15h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 7/4

19:10-10:30

1 stop15h 20m

R10 406

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 422

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

12:45-13:40

1 stop25h 55m

Zurich

Fri 23/1

15:40-15:35

1 stop22h 55m

R10 506

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 6/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 639

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Wed 8/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 639

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Thu 19/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 656

DurbanZurich

DUR - ZRH

DURZRH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 6/5

14:45-17:50

2 stops27h 05m

Zurich

Sun 31/5

15:10-13:15

2 stops22h 05m

R10 706

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 23/1

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 789

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 6/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 822

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Wed 8/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 822

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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.
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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 154). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 689). 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 30 December 2025.

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 30 December 2025.

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 30 December 2025.
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
3 448 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 448 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 448 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
1 830 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 448 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 448 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
923 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 448 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7 626 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 448 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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 8451 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R4 996 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 514 and R6 463, 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 154). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 689). 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 30 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 441AverageR11 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR6 382AverageR11 016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 576AverageR11 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 946AverageR12 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 009AverageR13 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 049AverageR13 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 079AverageR13 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 145AverageR13 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 355AverageR12 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 386AverageR13 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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