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R5 035+ 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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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 July 2026.

Tue 15/1213:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops45h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/111:05
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R10 628
Tue 21/713:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/810:55
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R10 661
Wed 11/119:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1121:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/6R10 710
Thu 30/713:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops44h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 14/813:40
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6R10 808
Sun 25/1013:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/116:40
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R10 956
Thu 30/79:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 14/811:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R10 972
Wed 29/713:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 14/810:55
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R10 989

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 July 2026.

Return from

R10 628

One-way from

R5 035

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 088
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/12-5/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R635 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R112 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

9:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

Zurich

Sun 15/11

21:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 726

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

Zurich

Mon 23/11

6:40-9:40

2 stops26h 00m

R10 956

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Zurich

Fri 14/8

10:55-9:40

2 stops22h 45m

R11 005

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

18:50-22:25

1 stop28h 35m

Zurich

Tue 5/1

11:05-9:40

2 stops21h 35m

R11 399

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

Zurich

Sun 15/11

18:30-9:40

2 stops38h 10m

R11 481

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-17:35

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Mon 9/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops21h 45m

R11 661
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

8:45-21:50

1 stop13h 05m

Zurich

Fri 14/8

22:30-9:20

Nonstop10h 50m

R12 973
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:45-13:40

1 stop24h 55m

R5 544

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:05-14:20

1 stop24h 15m

R5 560

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

14:05-14:20

1 stop24h 15m

R6 331

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Cheapflights Insights

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.

Weekly flight availability to Zurich

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zurich 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).

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 535
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 020
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 092
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 545

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 52 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 July 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
3 603 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 981 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 089 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 3 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 R584, while return flights cost around R4 723.

  • How much is a return flight to Zurich?

    A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R5 506, however they can be found for as little as R4 723.

  • 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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