Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R5 231
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 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Dec 21 — Dec 281
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
Cheap 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 21 November 2025.
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 21 November 2025.
Wed 3/129:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 4/515:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R11 408
Wed 3/129:40JNB - ZRH
2 stops29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/510:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 649
Sat 22/1119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1111:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R11 839
Thu 27/111:35JNB - ZRH
2 stops34h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 6/126:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R11 890
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 12/119:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/11R12 028
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R12 045
Thu 25/1219:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 23/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 166
Sat 22/1114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R12 217
Wed 24/1214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R12 234
Wed 17/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/11R12 252
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1218:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R12 320
Fri 19/1219:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 12/119:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/11R12 406
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 21 November 2025.
Fri 23/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R11 288
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R12 045
Fri 23/119:45JNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 27/117:35ZRH - JNB
2 stops14h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 18/11R12 510
Fri 23/119:45JNB - ZRH
2 stops15h 25mLufthansa
Tue 27/118:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R13 026
Thu 18/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Wed 7/116:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Deal found 21/11R13 232
Fri 23/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Tue 27/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/11R12 647
Tue 30/1214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R13 043
Tue 16/1220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Mon 12/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Deal found 21/11R13 232
Thu 12/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 21/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R13 112
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 21 November 2025.
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R12 045
Fri 23/120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Tue 27/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/11R12 647
Sat 27/1220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R12 802
Thu 12/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 21/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/11R13 078
Fri 26/1220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R13 336
Mon 29/1220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R14 471
Wed 3/1220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Mon 4/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R14 557
Sun 21/1220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Mon 5/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R14 643
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Zurich
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 22/1119:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1111:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R11 839
Sat 22/1114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R12 217
Thu 27/111:35JNB - ZRH
2 stops34h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 6/126:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R11 890
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1218:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R12 320
Wed 3/129:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 4/515:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R11 408
Wed 3/129:40JNB - ZRH
2 stops29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/510:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 649
Wed 17/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/11R12 252
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 12/119:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/11R12 028
Fri 19/1219:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 12/119:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/11R12 406
Wed 24/1214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R12 234
Thu 25/1219:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 23/515:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 166
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sat 23/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R12 045
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 21 November 2025.
Thu 18/1220:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R5 231
Tue 2/125:55JNB - ZRH
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R5 506
Tue 31/320:40JNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R5 919
Tue 2/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11R6 091
Fri 9/112:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R6 935
Wed 17/129:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/11R7 072
Mon 12/19:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11R7 244
Wed 7/19:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/11R7 416
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 21 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Zurich that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/1
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
Zurich
Tue 27/1
20:15-20:10
2 stops22h 55m
R11 288
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 28/12
23:35-9:30
Nonstop10h 55m
Zurich
Sat 23/5
22:40-9:20
Nonstop10h 40m
R12 045
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/1
19:45-16:35
2 stops21h 50m
Zurich
Tue 27/1
17:35-9:30
2 stops14h 55m
R12 510
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/1
20:15-6:10
Nonstop10h 55m
Zurich
Tue 27/1
22:40-10:30
Nonstop10h 50m
R12 647
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/1
19:45-10:10
2 stops15h 25m
Zurich
Tue 27/1
18:50-9:30
1 stop13h 40m
R13 026
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 30/12
14:30-7:40
2 stops18h 10m
Zurich
Sat 10/1
20:15-20:10
2 stops22h 55m
R13 043
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/2
20:15-6:10
Nonstop10h 55m
Zurich
Sat 21/2
22:40-10:30
Nonstop10h 50m
R13 112
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/12
20:45-9:30
1 stop13h 45m
Zurich
Wed 7/1
16:50-7:45
1 stop13h 55m
R13 232
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 16/12
20:45-15:20
1 stop19h 35m
Zurich
Mon 12/1
11:35-8:15
1 stop19h 40m
R13 232
JohannesburgZurich
JNB - ZRH
JNBZRH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/12
8:00-17:10
3 stops34h 10m
R6 522
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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 14 November 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R8 621). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 047). 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 21 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Zurich flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 21 November 2025.
The most flights from ZA1 to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 21 November 2025.
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.
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
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 is 1 flight from Johannesburg to Zurich per day from 14 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?
For as low as R12 045, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zurich from Johannesburg in 10h 55m. 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 514. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R9 884 and R10 037, respectively. Users have found that Condor is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Zurich?
Consider Air Canada (89%), SWISS (89%) or South African (89%) 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 R5 755. On average you can expect to pay R63 330. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R7 055.
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. Amsterdam 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 LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq. LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq are located about 51,6 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R379.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Zurich flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Zurich is Paris. Johannesburg to Zurich flights stopping in Istanbul are the next rarest. London 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R8 621). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 047). 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 21 November 2025.
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 21 November 2025.
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