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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R5 408

JNB — ZRH
Oct 22 — Oct 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich

Sat 31/109:50 -
1 stop33h 20m
Sun 15/1121:35 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 19/9R10 442
Mon 28/99:45 -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 28/1015:10 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 18/9R10 653
Thu 22/1020:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 29/1015:10 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 22/9R10 670
Fri 27/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 55m
Fri 11/128:45 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 21/9R10 686
Mon 23/119:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Fri 27/1115:10 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 17/9R10 913
Tue 8/1218:50 -
1 stop16h 10m
Tue 15/1218:30 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 20/9R11 043
Thu 5/1119:40 -
2 stops24h 40m
Wed 18/119:05 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 18/9R11 059
Sun 4/1022:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Sun 11/1015:30 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 19/9R11 092
Wed 9/120:20 -
1 stop34h 10m
Thu 24/1218:30 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 19/9R11 189
Thu 5/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 10m
Thu 12/1120:15 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 21/9R11 482

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Round-trip from

R10 442

One-way from

R5 408

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 677
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 599 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 936 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-18:10

1 stop33h 20m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 496

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

9:25-7:00

1 stop22h 35m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 593

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

0:20-9:30

1 stop34h 10m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 821

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

17:00-14:30

2 stops22h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 552
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

20:40-6:10

Nonstop10h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 484

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

20:40-6:10

Nonstop10h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 484

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:25-7:00

3 stops22h 35m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 020

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/3

10:25-12:25

1 stop27h 00m

Zurich

Mon 5/4

15:30-20:35

1 stop29h 05m

R11 888

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 27/11

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R11 904

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/3

22:20-19:50

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Sat 3/4

22:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R12 748

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R11 141). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 210). 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?

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

The most flights from ZA1 to ZRH 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Zurich flights typically cost between R10 743 and R16 411 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 442 on Etihad Airways (Oct 31–Nov 15).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zurich delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Booking 23 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
SWISS
7,5
Good
2 083 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 533 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 13 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

    For as low as R11 904, Emirates 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 684. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R7 939 and R8 300, respectively. Users have found that Condor is 45% 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 963), Etihad Airways (R5 617), and Emirates (R6 145).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Zurich?

    Consider Air Canada (98%), SWISS (98%) or South African (98%) 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 R9 393. On average you can expect to pay R29 360. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R7 828.

  • 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. Nairobi follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Zurich flights. Dubai ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg to Zurich flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R564 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 London 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R11 141). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 210). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 684AverageR10 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 939AverageR11 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 300AverageR10 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 653AverageR10 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 797AverageR16 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 952AverageR11 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 069AverageR12 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR10 126AverageR12 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 266AverageR12 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 271AverageR11 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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