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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R5 403

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Zurich are usually found in February or November, booked 36 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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 269

One-way from

R6 291

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 397
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 708 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 907 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich

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 14 February 2025.

Sun 9/31:15JNB - ZRH
2 stops22h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 26/314:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops24h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/2R11 565
Wed 19/314:35JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R11 620
Mon 10/319:40JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/314:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R11 713
Wed 19/322:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Tue 25/321:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEmirates
Deal found 13/2R12 120
Wed 5/319:40JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Wed 12/310:45ZRH - JNB
2 stops34h 15mAir France
Deal found 13/2R13 045
Tue 25/28:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 3/39:40ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/2R13 507
Fri 19/1221:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mEgyptair
Sat 3/113:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 13/2R15 376
Fri 9/519:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Fri 16/522:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 13/2R15 950
Fri 19/1220:25JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mSouth African
Sat 3/122:30ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSouth African
Deal found 13/2R32 677

Find flights from Johannesburg to Zurich within your budget

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Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

1:15-22:30

2 stops22h 15m

Zurich

Wed 26/3

14:15-16:00

2 stops24h 45m

R11 565

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Tue 25/3

20:15-13:10

2 stops15h 55m

R11 620

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:40-9:50

1 stop15h 10m

Zurich

Wed 26/3

14:15-9:25

2 stops18h 10m

R11 713

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

22:20-19:50

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Tue 25/3

21:50-16:35

1 stop17h 45m

R12 120

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:40-9:50

1 stop15h 10m

Zurich

Wed 12/3

10:45-22:00

2 stops34h 15m

R13 045

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

8:50-7:10

1 stop23h 20m

Zurich

Mon 3/3

9:40-9:25

2 stops22h 45m

R13 507

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

19:35-6:20

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Fri 16/5

22:40-9:20

Nonstop10h 40m

R15 950

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

13:20-13:40

1 stop25h 20m

R5 403

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

9:55-7:15

1 stop21h 20m

R6 291

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

8:50-19:35

2 stops35h 45m

R7 568

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Zurich including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

Booking 36 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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of R816). 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 14 February 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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 14 February 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to ZRH are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.