Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich from R5 755

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Aug 27 — Sep 31
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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

Cheap 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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 103

One-way from

R5 755

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 503

Good round-trip deal

R13 118 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 553 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/2-19/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 994 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 423 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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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 22 August 2025.

Tue 30/129:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 16/115:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/8R11 103
Sun 9/1123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 31mKLM
Sun 16/1117:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Deal found 20/8R11 120
Wed 10/99:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/911:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/8R11 209
Sun 9/1120:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Sun 16/1122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/8R11 244
Thu 23/1019:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1119:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8R11 386
Thu 23/1019:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Tue 18/1122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/8R11 404
Tue 9/923:30JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/919:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8R11 457
Sun 9/1123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1119:05ZRH - JNB
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8R11 475
Sat 11/109:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/1022:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/8R11 634
Sun 9/1114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R11 829
Mon 8/914:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/921:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R11 917
Thu 23/1014:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R12 041

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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 1/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Thu 19/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R11 103

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

9:25-7:00

1 stop22h 35m

Zurich

Fri 16/1

15:40-3:55

1 stop35h 15m

R11 103

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

10:05-12:25

1 stop27h 20m

Zurich

Sun 2/11

14:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

R11 120

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:59-13:30

1 stop14h 31m

Zurich

Sun 16/11

17:30-22:05

1 stop27h 35m

R11 120

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop33h 00m

Zurich

Mon 13/10

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Thu 16/10

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Wed 15/10

11:15-8:20

1 stop21h 05m

R11 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Wed 15/10

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Mon 13/10

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 191

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Mon 13/10

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R11 191

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 83 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of R661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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 22 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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 22 August 2025.
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.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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 R11 103. Airlines will cover a distance of 8412 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 662. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R10 174, and Ethiopian Air, from R10 322. Users have found that Condor is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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: Air Canada (97%), SWISS (97%), South African (97%).

  • 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 R55 020, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 609. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around R10 359.

  • 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?

    Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall, by travelling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R180 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of R661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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CondorCheapestR6 662AverageR11 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 174AverageR11 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 322AverageR11 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 683AverageR11 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 744AverageR12 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 088AverageR12 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 111AverageR12 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 252AverageR12 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR11 539AverageR15 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 549AverageR13 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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