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Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland from R5 540

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Jul 4 — Jul 111
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 151

One-way from

R5 540

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 306

Good round-trip deal

R14 062 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 258 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • South Africa to Switzerland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 054 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 980 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Switzerland.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 29 June 2025.

Mon 17/119:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 21/1110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R11 151
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/1120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R11 471
Fri 18/713:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 13/1115:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R11 881
Tue 12/816:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/818:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R11 952
Fri 26/91:25JNB - ZRH
2 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 1/1011:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops28h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/6R12 273
Fri 11/718:25CPT - ZRH
1 stop25h 55mEmirates
Sun 17/822:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop37h 20mEmirates
Deal found 27/6R12 326
Wed 30/716:35CPT - GVA
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/814:40GVA - CPT
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R12 487
Thu 10/719:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/918:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R12 505
Sun 7/121:35JNB - GVA
2 stops18h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 23/1214:35GVA - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/6R12 540
Wed 24/919:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Mon 29/922:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 27/6R12 558
Wed 24/919:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Sun 28/96:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/6R12 594
Mon 7/714:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/921:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R12 594

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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 29 June 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

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Fri 21/11

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R11 151

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 21/11

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R11 471

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

13:00-7:15

1 stop18h 15m

Zurich

Thu 13/11

15:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R11 881

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Zurich

Tue 19/8

18:40-11:50

1 stop17h 10m

R11 952

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

1:25-11:05

2 stops33h 40m

Zurich

Wed 1/10

11:50-15:50

2 stops28h 00m

R12 273

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

18:25-20:20

1 stop25h 55m

Zurich

Sun 17/8

22:15-11:35

1 stop37h 20m

R12 326

Cape TownGeneva

CPT - GVA

CPTGVA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

16:35-13:45

1 stop21h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 11/8

14:40-11:50

1 stop21h 10m

R12 487

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

19:35-6:20

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Wed 10/9

18:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

R12 505

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

1:35-18:40

2 stops18h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 23/12

14:35-15:50

2 stops24h 15m

R12 540

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:35-6:20

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Mon 29/9

22:40-9:20

Nonstop10h 40m

R12 558

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland (average of R661). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R789). 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 29 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 1% on flights from South Africa to Switzerland by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Switzerland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Switzerland. Price data was last updated on 16 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Switzerland flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 29 June 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).

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 29 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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

    R5 540 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 Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R6 359 and R7 303, 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 R661). Flying from South Africa to Switzerland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R789). 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 29 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 732AverageR13 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
CondorCheapestR6 692AverageR12 036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Condor flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 220AverageR12 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 515AverageR14 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 645AverageR13 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 704AverageR14 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 762AverageR13 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
EgyptairCheapestR10 898AverageR13 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
SWISSCheapestR10 973AverageR21 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
EmiratesCheapestR11 135AverageR14 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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