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R5 994+ Cheap flights to Zurich (ZRH)

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zurich in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zurich. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Tue 2/619:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/610:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 252
Tue 21/419:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/416:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 269
Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/1121:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R10 416
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/911:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R10 433
Wed 27/512:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/516:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 498
Sun 17/519:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/1215:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R10 514
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/616:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 580
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/610:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R10 596
Wed 29/412:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/516:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R10 613
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/622:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 645
Thu 23/79:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 18/816:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 662

Find flight deals to Zurich

Find the latest flights to Zurich in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

R10 252

One-way from

R5 994

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 742
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-9:05

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R10 613

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Mon 22/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 645
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:50-14:20

1 stop18h 30m

Zurich

Thu 18/6

9:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R11 546

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:40-9:05

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Thu 7/5

10:35-10:30

1 stop23h 55m

R11 546

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R12 316

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

1:15-13:40

2 stops36h 25m

Zurich

Tue 23/6

14:20-15:50

2 stops25h 30m

R13 495

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

19:50-14:20

1 stop18h 30m

Zurich

Mon 1/6

9:25-10:30

2 stops25h 05m

R13 790

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

19:50-8:45

2 stops60h 55m

Zurich

Mon 15/6

16:10-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

R14 216

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

17:40-14:20

2 stops44h 40m

Zurich

Wed 13/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R14 298
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

15:05-14:20

3 stops23h 15m

R9 417

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Best time to book a flight to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zurich

When is the best time to book a flight to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Zurich?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Zurich from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zurich?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

SWISS
SWISS
From R11 503
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 017
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 734
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R5 777

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zurich?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are Condor, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,SWISS, andQatar Airways to Switzerland to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 922 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Condor
6,5
Okay
406 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Zurich

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?

    Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich. Zurich is conveniently located just 9,4 km from Zurich’s city centre. 13 airlines have flights to Zurich from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Zurich should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zurich if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zurich on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zurich?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zurich.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich?

    Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R754, while return flights cost around R2 518.

  • How much is a return flight to Zurich?

    A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R14 528, however they can be found for as little as R2 518.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zurich depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zurich, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Zurich have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zurich?

    Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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