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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Zurich . Flying to Zurich in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 R948, while return flights cost around R2 524.

How much is a return flight to Zurich?

A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R960, however they can be found for as little as R145.

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).

R5 558+ Cheap Flights to Zurich, Switzerland

Flights to Zurich in 2025

Return from	R10 595
One-way from	R5 558
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 009

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2 total stops
35h 05m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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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 13 September 2025.

Sun 26/1022:00JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 2/1114:00ZRH - JNB

1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9R10 595

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/1120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R10 664

Mon 27/109:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1110:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R10 716

Mon 27/109:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Sun 9/1121:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R10 734

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1110:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 890

Sun 26/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 2/1120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/9R10 908

Tue 23/917:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop22h 10mCondor

Mon 29/98:00ZRH - JNB

1 stop23h 30mCondor

Deal found 11/9R11 116

Fri 24/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 31/1020:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R11 203

Best flights to Zurich
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Tue 28/109:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1110:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 890

Tue 13/19:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 18/110:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R10 942

Fri 24/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 31/1020:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R11 203

Wed 24/1222:00JNB - ZRH

1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 5/16:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 950

Thu 12/210:10JNB - ZRH

1 stop12h 35mLufthansa

Mon 16/29:25ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9R12 002

Thu 12/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Mon 16/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 11/9R12 922

Wed 11/21:35JNB - ZRH

2 stops21h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 16/211:55ZRH - JNB

2 stops26h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/9R13 287

Thu 12/214:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 16/220:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R12 488

Sat 13/129:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Sat 27/1210:45ZRH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R13 287

Fri 9/19:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Wed 28/121:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 287

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 13 September 2025.

Mon 27/1020:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Tue 11/1122:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R11 845

Tue 28/1020:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Tue 4/1122:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/9R11 950

Thu 12/220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Mon 16/222:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 11/9R12 922

Tue 13/120:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sun 18/122:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/9R13 409

Thu 23/1019:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Thu 30/1022:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 11/9R13 478

Sun 26/1020:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sun 2/1122:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 11/9R13 565

Wed 31/1220:15JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Sat 10/122:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R13 947

Tue 23/919:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Mon 29/922:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 11/9R15 198

Last-minute flights to Zurich
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Tue 23/917:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop22h 10mCondor

Mon 29/98:00ZRH - JNB

1 stop23h 30mCondor

Deal found 11/9R11 116

Fri 24/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 31/1020:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R11 203

Sun 26/1022:00JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 2/1114:00ZRH - JNB

1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9R10 595

Sun 26/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 2/1120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/9R10 908

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/1120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R10 664

Mon 27/109:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1110:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R10 716

Mon 27/109:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Sun 9/1121:35ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R10 734

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1110:45ZRH - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 890

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 13 September 2025.

Wed 12/1120:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R5 558

Wed 12/119:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R5 749

Sun 25/19:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R5 801

Tue 23/99:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R5 940

Fri 23/113:45JNB - ZRH

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R5 957

Thu 23/109:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R5 992

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - ZRH

1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R6 027

Thu 16/109:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops24h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R6 131

Mon 26/19:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R6 201

Tue 23/99:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R6 322

Wed 15/109:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops24h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R6 374

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JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

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Tue 28/10

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Tue 4/11

10:45-8:20

2 stops44h 35m

R10 890

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

9:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

Zurich

Sun 18/1

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R10 942

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Fri 31/10

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R11 203

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

22:00-11:55

1 stop14h 55m

Zurich

Mon 5/1

6:45-10:25

1 stop26h 40m

R11 950

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:10-21:45

1 stop12h 35m

Zurich

Mon 16/2

9:25-7:05

1 stop20h 40m

R12 002

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 16/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R12 488

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 922

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

1:35-22:25

2 stops21h 50m

Zurich

Mon 16/2

11:55-15:50

2 stops26h 55m

R13 287

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Sat 27/12

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R13 287

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Wed 28/1

21:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R13 287

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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 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?

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 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

3 334 reviews

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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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

1 730 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

7 361 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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 R948, while return flights cost around R2 524.
How much is a return flight to Zurich?
A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R960, however they can be found for as little as R145.
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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