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 R1 431, while return flights cost around R2 880.

How much is a return flight to Zurich?

A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R19 300, however they can be found for as little as R2 880.

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 45 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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Flights to Zurich in 2025

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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 December 2025.

Wed 24/1217:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Mon 5/16:30ZRH - JNB

2 stops27h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12R12 713

Fri 26/1217:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 10/118:50ZRH - JNB

2 stops28h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R13 083

Tue 30/1220:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop13h 45mCondor

Sat 10/111:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop19h 40mCondor

Deal found 15/12R13 621

Tue 16/1212:05JNB - ZRH

2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways

Tue 23/1218:50ZRH - JNB

2 stops44h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R13 840

Fri 26/1223:59JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 16mKLM

Sat 10/117:30ZRH - JNB

1 stop27h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/12R14 311

Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ZRH

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/118:05ZRH - JNB

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R14 815

Best flights to Zurich
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Zurich that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Wed 28/19:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 4/221:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R10 510

Sun 11/113:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Sun 18/121:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R10 527

Tue 27/11:35JNB - ZRH

3 stops21h 50mKenya Airways

Wed 4/26:30ZRH - JNB

3 stops27h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R12 881

Sun 11/113:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 18/19:40ZRH - JNB

2 stops22h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R13 857

Tue 2/610:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Thu 11/622:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop31h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/12R11 133

Tue 20/11:35JNB - ZRH

3 stops21h 50mKenya Airways

Thu 22/114:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/12R13 050

Mon 13/413:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Thu 15/1015:30ZRH - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R12 041

Fri 26/1217:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 10/118:50ZRH - JNB

2 stops28h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R13 083

Fri 9/110:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Wed 28/114:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop25h 00mEmirates

Deal found 14/12R12 814

Tue 14/410:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Sun 11/1022:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop18h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R13 386

Sun 12/410:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Wed 14/1022:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R13 941

Direct flights to Zurich
Explore direct flight options to Zurich based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Wed 28/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Wed 4/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 14/12R11 368

Tue 27/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Tue 3/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/12R11 519

Tue 20/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Thu 19/322:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/12R12 024

Mon 19/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Mon 26/122:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/12R12 074

Sun 1/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sun 15/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15/12R12 680

Fri 13/320:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Fri 20/322:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 14/12R13 352

Sun 1/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sat 28/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15/12R13 470

Thu 29/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Thu 5/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15/12R14 546

Tue 2/619:30JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Thu 11/622:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 14/12R15 051

Mon 13/419:30JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Tue 13/1022:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/12R15 791

Last-minute flights to Zurich
Discover last-minute flight deals to Zurich. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 11/113:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Sun 18/121:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R10 527

Sun 11/118:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 35mEmirates

Sun 25/121:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop17h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R11 149

Wed 21/119:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 22/118:10ZRH - JNB

1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12R11 721

Wed 21/11:35JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mKenya Airways

Wed 4/214:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12R11 940

Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/220:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R10 847

Thu 22/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/213:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R11 217

Tue 27/11:35JNB - ZRH

3 stops41h 50mKenya Airways

Wed 4/29:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R11 923

Wed 28/19:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 4/221:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R10 510

Wed 28/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/29:25ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R11 267

Wed 28/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Wed 4/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 14/12R11 368

Thu 29/122:20JNB - ZRH

1 stop22h 30mEmirates

Thu 5/214:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop18h 50mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R10 544

One-way flights to Zurich
Search for one-way flight options to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Sun 8/39:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R5 634

Tue 10/312:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R5 667

Mon 9/312:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R5 701

Mon 23/312:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R5 785

Mon 16/39:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R5 987

Wed 11/39:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops49h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R6 071

Sat 28/313:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R6 306

Fri 13/39:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops49h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R6 390

Mon 23/39:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/12R6 474

Sun 8/39:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops57h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R6 542

Mon 9/316:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R7 130

Sat 28/39:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R7 197

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Return from	R10 443
One-way from	R5 634
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 386

Etihad Airways
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58h 50m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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21h 40m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

Zurich

Wed 4/2

21:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 510

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

13:25-19:50

1 stop31h 25m

Zurich

Sun 18/1

21:50-20:35

1 stop21h 45m

R10 527

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-13:20

1 stop27h 15m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

22:15-5:30

1 stop31h 15m

R11 133

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

13:25-13:20

1 stop23h 55m

Zurich

Thu 15/10

15:30-16:15

1 stop24h 45m

R12 041

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

10:25-12:25

1 stop27h 00m

Zurich

Wed 28/1

14:35-16:35

1 stop25h 00m

R12 814

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

1:35-22:25

3 stops21h 50m

Zurich

Wed 4/2

6:30-10:55

3 stops27h 25m

R12 881

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

1:35-22:25

3 stops21h 50m

Zurich

Thu 22/1

14:15-0:25

2 stops33h 10m

R13 050

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

17:00-9:50

2 stops41h 50m

Zurich

Sat 10/1

18:50-0:25

2 stops28h 35m

R13 083

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

10:05-13:20

1 stop27h 15m

Zurich

Sun 11/10

22:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

R13 386

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

13:45-7:00

1 stop18h 15m

Zurich

Sun 18/1

9:40-8:40

2 stops22h 00m

R13 857

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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?

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 43 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 45 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zurich?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zurich should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Zurich

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zurich are scheduled on a Sunday (4 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zurich?

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

Rainfall in Zurich 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

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

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

3 441 reviews

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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

3 441 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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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

1 812 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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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

3 683 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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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.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

911 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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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

7 580 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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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. 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 R1 431, while return flights cost around R2 880.
How much is a return flight to Zurich?
A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R19 300, however they can be found for as little as R2 880.
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 45 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

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How much is a return flight to Zurich?

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