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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R5 640

JNB — ZRH
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich

Wed 11/1118:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Wed 18/1121:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 5/11R10 689
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 6/126:40 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 6/11R10 722
Thu 19/119:50 -
1 stop22h 00m
Wed 2/1215:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 8/11R10 738
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop22h 00m
Wed 25/1110:30 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 5/11R10 820
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 28/1114:40 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 6/11R10 902
Sun 22/1114:30 -
1 stop17h 15m
Sun 6/1220:30 -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 7/11R11 083
Fri 6/1122:15 -
1 stop22h 35m
Tue 10/1121:50 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 6/11R11 166
Fri 20/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 6/128:45 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 5/11R11 314

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Round-trip from

R10 722

One-way from

R5 640

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 054
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 28/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 604 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

19:55-10:00

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 640

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

19:55-10:00

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 838

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

17:00-10:40

2 stops18h 40m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 663

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

17:00-15:40

2 stops46h 40m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 502

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

19:55-20:30

3 stops25h 35m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 143

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

19:35-9:20

1 stop14h 45m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 406
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/3

20:40-6:10

Nonstop10h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 031

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

19:50-6:20

Nonstop10h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 974

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

19:55-12:50

1 stop17h 55m

Zurich

Sun 6/12

22:30-10:00

Nonstop10h 30m

R13 550

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

14:30-7:30

2 stops18h 00m

Zurich

Sat 28/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops22h 40m

R13 566

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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 166). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 290). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Zurich flights typically cost between R10 491 and R14 356 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 722 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 20–Dec 6).

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 70 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, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
2 116 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 703 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

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 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

    For as low as R13 566, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zurich from Johannesburg in 18h. The distance between Johannesburg and Zurich is about 8412 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R5 331. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Condor and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R6 768 and R8 039, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 57% 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 (R5 026), Emirates (R6 222), and SWISS (R7 908).

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

    Consider Air Canada (82%), SWISS (82%) or South African (82%) 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 R8 393. On average you can expect to pay R35 042. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R10 639.

  • 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, Burj Khalifa, and Naif Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Naif Souq, by traveling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 6,3 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R332 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.

  • 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 166). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 290). 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
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 331AverageR10 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR6 768AverageR11 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 039AverageR11 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 775AverageR10 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 077AverageR11 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR10 253AverageR13 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 275AverageR15 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 432AverageR11 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 610AverageR12 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR11 943AverageR16 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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