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R5 494+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZRH
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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 16 February 2026.

Mon 9/314:30
JNB
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ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R9 874
Mon 2/313:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/38:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/2R9 890
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R9 906
Sun 22/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/315:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2R10 097
Tue 31/313:30
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop23h 50m
Emirates
Tue 7/422:00
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 14/2R10 145
Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R10 161
Sun 15/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R10 177
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/321:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/2R10 224
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/310:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/2R10 288

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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 16 February 2026.

Return from

R9 874

One-way from

R5 192

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 116
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R562 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 22/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 874

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

9:50-18:25

2 stops33h 35m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

15:10-8:20

1 stop16h 10m

R10 097

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 22/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 177

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Wed 25/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 272

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Thu 26/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 272

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Tue 24/2

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 272

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 352

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 1/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 670

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Tue 7/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 670

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

R5 494

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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 13 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 42 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.

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 290
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 883
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 510
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 341

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 16 February 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
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 876 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 741 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 396 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 750 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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. 14 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, Condor 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 R662, while return flights cost around R1 900.

  • How much is a return flight to Zurich?

    A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R3 532, however they can be found for as little as R1 900.

  • 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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