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R5 401+ Cheap flights to Zurich

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— ZRH
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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 12 February 2026.

Mon 6/420:55
JNB
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ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/415:50
ZRH
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JNB
1 stop17h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R9 785
Thu 12/213:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/28:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R9 816
Mon 23/212:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/315:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R9 864
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R9 896
Mon 22/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/721:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R9 943
Thu 19/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R10 007
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R10 039
Fri 20/314:30
JNB
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ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/321:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R10 055
Sun 1/313:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/315:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R10 086
Thu 19/212:45
JNB
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ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/215:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R10 102
Fri 13/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R10 166
Sun 1/314:30
JNB
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ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R10 182

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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 12 February 2026.

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R9 785

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R11 039
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 8/3

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 182

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 372

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

13:45-13:40

1 stop24h 55m

Zurich

Mon 30/3

9:40-15:20

1 stop29h 40m

R10 912

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-14:15

1 stop20h 15m

Zurich

Mon 20/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R10 960

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

15:10-10:30

1 stop19h 20m

R11 214

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

18:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

Zurich

Tue 12/5

15:10-10:30

1 stop19h 20m

R11 278

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:35-20:10

1 stop25h 35m

Zurich

Mon 1/6

7:15-7:00

1 stop23h 45m

R11 405

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:35-20:10

1 stop25h 35m

Zurich

Wed 3/6

7:15-9:25

1 stop26h 10m

R11 405

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:35-20:10

1 stop25h 35m

Zurich

Thu 28/5

7:15-7:00

1 stop23h 45m

R11 405

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Tue 12/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 484

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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 6 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 260
Emirates
Emirates
From R7 862
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 485
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 317

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 12 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
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
7,6
Good
1 870 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
1 393 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
7 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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 R660, while return flights cost around R1 895.

  • How much is a return flight to Zurich?

    A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R3 523, however they can be found for as little as R1 895.

  • 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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