R5 857+ Cheap flights to Zurich

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— ZRH
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zurich. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 October 2025.

Sun 26/1014:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1020:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/10R10 577
Tue 21/109:50JNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 28/1021:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/10R10 612
Mon 10/1119:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 17/1110:25ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/10R10 734
Sun 23/1119:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 29/1111:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/10R10 804
Sat 8/1119:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 15/1110:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/10R10 874
Mon 27/109:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1119:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R10 944
Tue 25/1114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/10R11 206
Tue 25/1119:20JNB - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1210:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10R11 486
Sat 8/1114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/10R11 521
Sun 26/1013:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Thu 30/1021:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEmirates
Deal found 11/10R11 556
Sun 30/1119:20JNB - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mKLM
Sun 7/126:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 11/10R11 836

Flights to Zurich in 2025

Find the latest flights to Zurich in 2025, 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 13 October 2025.

Return from

R10 577

One-way from

R5 857

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 186
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 213 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 969 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 16/2

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 857

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-9:40

1 stop15h 30m

Zurich

Mon 16/2

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

R11 906

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

20:15-6:10

Nonstop10h 55m

Zurich

Wed 19/11

22:40-10:30

Nonstop10h 50m

R12 098

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

19:35-10:20

1 stop15h 45m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

13:15-7:35

1 stop17h 20m

R12 378

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

17:00-18:25

2 stops26h 25m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

6:30-10:55

2 stops27h 25m

R12 588

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-6:10

Nonstop10h 55m

Zurich

Mon 16/2

22:40-10:30

Nonstop10h 50m

R12 692

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

20:15-6:10

Nonstop10h 55m

Zurich

Tue 2/12

22:40-10:30

Nonstop10h 50m

R12 832

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-18:25

2 stops57h 35m

R6 294

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

20:20-13:40

1 stop18h 20m

R6 346

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

13:45-13:40

1 stop24h 55m

R6 993

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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 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 83 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 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

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 13 October 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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. 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 R779, while return flights cost around R2 841.

  • How much is a return flight to Zurich?

    A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R944, however they can be found for as little as R163.

  • 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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