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R5 384+ Cheap flights to Zurich

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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 1 June 2026.

Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/1121:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/5R10 442
Wed 29/79:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 14/815:55
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/6R10 491
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/622:20
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/5R10 507
Tue 2/613:30
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop30h 35m
Emirates
Tue 9/615:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 28/5R10 605
Mon 16/1113:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/116:40
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6R10 621
Thu 19/119:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/1115:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/5R10 638
Sun 19/720:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/816:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/5R10 703
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/69:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/5R10 735
Sun 7/619:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/69:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/5R10 751
Fri 5/612:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/616:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/5R10 800
Sun 13/922:20
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 45m
Emirates
Sun 20/922:00
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 28/5R10 849
Thu 11/612:40
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/69:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/5R10 865

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 1 June 2026.

Return from

R10 442

One-way from

R5 384

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 313
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R697 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

Zurich

Mon 23/11

15:10-8:20

1 stop16h 10m

R10 621
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:50-7:10

1 stop21h 20m

Zurich

Fri 14/8

15:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R10 703

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-17:15

2 stops28h 45m

Zurich

Mon 23/11

6:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

R11 060

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

13:45-13:40

1 stop24h 55m

Zurich

Mon 9/11

8:45-3:55

1 stop18h 10m

R11 483

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-17:35

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Mon 9/11

6:40-9:40

2 stops26h 00m

R11 597

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

13:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Zurich

Sat 31/10

6:45-11:00

1 stop27h 15m

R11 923

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Zurich

Wed 22/7

15:30-16:15

1 stop24h 45m

R12 703
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

R5 807

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

R7 141

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

12:10-11:05

2 stops46h 55m

R8 035

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zurich

How long is the flight to Zurich?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich takes 10 hours 30 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 408
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 950
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 988
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 521

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zurich?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are Condor, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 74 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.

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 1 June 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
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,5
Good
1 965 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 445 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 015 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 R561, while return flights cost around R5 115.

  • How much is a return flight to Zurich?

    A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R5 231, however they can be found for as little as R5 115.

  • 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 30 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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