Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R5 521
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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Feb 2 — Feb 91
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Zurich are usually found in May or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 January 2026.
Mon 2/214:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/220:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R10 285
Wed 18/319:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/318:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R10 384
Mon 16/220:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 23/215:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 417
Wed 4/314:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R10 433
Wed 4/318:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Sat 14/321:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 532
Wed 25/322:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Sun 12/422:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R10 581
Mon 2/29:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/221:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 614
Wed 8/418:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/518:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 680
Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R10 796
Fri 6/313:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 15/38:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 895
Tue 2/617:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/610:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 911
Best flights from Johannesburg to Zurich
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
Wed 4/314:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R10 433
Wed 8/418:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 076
Thu 22/110:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Mon 26/114:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Deal found 1/1R11 125
Fri 29/58:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/612:55ZRH - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 752
Sat 31/117:00JNB - ZRH
2 stops42h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 7/218:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops20h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/1R11 900
Wed 25/314:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/421:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R10 433
Sat 31/119:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/26:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 175
Wed 25/319:45JNB - ZRH
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/416:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 818
Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R10 796
Tue 17/210:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 900
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Zurich
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Zurich based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Mon 16/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 175
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 15/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 191
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Wed 25/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 389
Fri 6/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 15/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 620
Wed 25/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 12/422:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/1R11 818
Wed 29/419:25JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Fri 8/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 834
Wed 4/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 14/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 933
Sun 1/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 8/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R12 032
Wed 28/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Mon 2/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/1R12 230
Mon 16/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Mon 23/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R12 329
Sun 15/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 22/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/1R12 411
Tue 17/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Mon 23/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 3/1R12 444
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Zurich
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich. Data last updated 3 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R10 796
Thu 22/110:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Mon 26/114:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Deal found 1/1R11 125
Sat 31/119:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/26:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 175
Mon 2/214:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/220:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R10 285
Mon 2/29:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/221:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 614
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/218:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R11 109
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/217:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R11 142
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 15/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 191
Mon 2/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Wed 25/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R11 389
Mon 16/220:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 23/215:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 417
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Zurich
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
Sun 1/29:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R5 521
Mon 19/19:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R5 538
Mon 9/320:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1R5 653
Fri 15/511:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R5 884
Thu 8/113:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R5 983
Mon 9/313:45JNB - ZRH
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R6 280
Tue 28/419:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R6 444
Fri 6/39:50JNB - ZRH
2 stops49h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R6 642
Mon 19/120:05JNB - ZRH
3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R7 186
Wed 29/419:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R7 252
Sun 3/522:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R7 285
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Zurich that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
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Route
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JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/3
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
Zurich
Sat 14/3
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
R10 433
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/3
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
Zurich
Sun 12/4
21:00-13:05
2 stops16h 05m
R10 433
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
Zurich
Mon 26/1
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
R10 796
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 8/4
18:00-14:15
1 stop20h 15m
Zurich
Wed 13/5
15:10-10:30
1 stop19h 20m
R11 076
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
10:25-12:25
1 stop27h 00m
Zurich
Mon 26/1
14:35-10:25
1 stop18h 50m
R11 125
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
19:10-9:45
1 stop15h 35m
Zurich
Sat 7/2
6:45-10:50
1 stop27h 05m
R11 175
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 29/5
8:45-21:50
1 stop13h 05m
Zurich
Tue 16/6
12:55-8:35
2 stops19h 40m
R11 752
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/3
19:45-11:20
2 stops16h 35m
Zurich
Sun 12/4
16:55-6:40
1 stop13h 45m
R11 818
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
17:00-10:50
2 stops42h 50m
Zurich
Sat 7/2
18:50-15:50
2 stops20h 00m
R11 900
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/2
10:10-21:45
1 stop12h 35m
Zurich
Mon 23/2
22:40-10:30
Nonstop10h 50m
R11 900
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Zurich
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 26 December 2025.
Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R8 060). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ZRH?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Zurich as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Zurich
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Zurich. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
The most flights from ZA1 to ZRH are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zurich delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 216 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zurich flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Zurich flights?
Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 3 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Zurich to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from Johannesburg?
If you book a flight to Zurich from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 9,4 km from the centre of Zurich. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to Zurich per day from 14 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?
For as low as R10 433, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zurich from Johannesburg in 18h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg and Zurich is about 8412 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich round-trip?
Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R6 192. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R9 451 and R9 629, respectively. Users have found that Condor is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Zurich are Qatar Airways (R4 938), Etihad Airways (R5 450), and Emirates (R6 388).
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Zurich?
Consider SWISS (90%), Air Canada (80%) or South African (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?
The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Zurich is R6 080. On average you can expect to pay R52 920. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R9 906.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Zurich stopover in Doha most frequently. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Zurich flights. London ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg to Zurich flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?
The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in London?
The majority of London visitors spend their time at Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square, by traveling 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travellers can book a car hire at London Heathrow for about R822 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Zurich flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Zurich is Amsterdam. Johannesburg to Zurich flights stopping in Paris are the next rarest. Istanbul sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg to Zurich route.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zurich.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R8 060). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Zurich departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 January 2026.
Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Zurich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
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