Q: 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 R12 068 and R16 901 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 753 on Etihad Airways (Oct 9-Oct 16).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Zurich flights typically cost between R12 068 and R16 901 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 753 on Etihad Airways (Oct 9-Oct 16).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R10 998, Air France can have you in Zurich from Johannesburg in 15h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg and Zurich is about 8412 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R6 599. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 078 and R10 224, respectively. Users have found that Condor is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Zurich are Qatar Airways (R5 648), Etihad Airways (R6 017), and Emirates (R6 806).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 83 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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich (average of R661). Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of R789). 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Zurich flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Zurich

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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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Zurich is R8 528. On average you can expect to pay R54 501. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), can usually be booked for R10 244.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air Canada (97%), SWISS (97%) or South African (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air France, British Airways or Condor when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich.

Question 14

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich?

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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.

Question 15

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Zurich flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are located about 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 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 R179.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Johannesburg to Zurich on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 3% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 56 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg to Zurich from R11 717 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R14 840 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Zurich. Flights to Zurich from Johannesburg in May are about R12 893 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R9 735.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ZRH?

Accepted Answer

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 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 21

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zurich.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

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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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Zurich flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Zurich?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Johannesburg to Zurich by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Zurich with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Johannesburg to Zurich with no change fees.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Zurich from Johannesburg today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R10 753
One-way from	R5 648
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 383

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Condor	CheapestR6 599	AverageR10 949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 077	AverageR10 969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 226	AverageR11 189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 578	AverageR11 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 641	AverageR12 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 977	AverageR11 953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 005	AverageR12 716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 153	AverageR12 449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 421	AverageR14 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Egyptair	CheapestR11 440	AverageR13 139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R5 648

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Zurich are usually found in May or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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