Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich from R5 239

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Mar 21 — Mar 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich are usually found in May or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Mon 23/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R9 806
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R9 934
Mon 2/313:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/38:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/2R9 950
Tue 2/614:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R9 966
Fri 3/49:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/411:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2R10 110
Sun 22/29:50
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/315:10
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2R10 158
Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/320:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R10 223
Mon 23/218:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Mon 2/321:50
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 18/2R10 239
Thu 2/414:45
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/49:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R10 271
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/321:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2R10 287

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 934

One-way from

R5 239

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 168

Good round-trip deal

R11 437 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 644 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 699 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 19 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Thu 19/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 934

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 22/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 934

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R9 966

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 13/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 223

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 8/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 255

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Mon 15/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 383

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

9:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

Zurich

Wed 17/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 383

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

R5 352

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

R5 864

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

R6 057

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of R6 329). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 255). 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 OR Tambo 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 19 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich as you normally would.

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

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 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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

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

    Zurich (ZRH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 14 airlines have flights to the Zurich airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 9,4 km journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Zurich’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich can take about 18h 10m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 934. Airlines will cover a distance of 8412 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich round-trip from R6 028. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R7 916, and Etihad Airways, from R9 186. Users have found that Condor is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich one-way?

    R4 800 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R5 317 and R6 193, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich on time: SWISS (94%), Air Canada (88%), South African (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich? While on average our users pay R50 366, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 090. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around R9 373.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

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

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R263 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zurich?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of R6 329). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 255). 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 OR Tambo to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 028AverageR9 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 931AverageR10 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 187AverageR10 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 398AverageR10 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 568AverageR10 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 684AverageR12 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 694AverageR12 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 699AverageR11 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 059AverageR11 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 420AverageR11 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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