Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich from R5 294

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Feb 8 — Feb 151
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 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 325

One-way from

R5 294

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 040

Good round-trip deal

R12 269 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 527 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/6-11/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 906 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 9 January 2026.

Tue 2/614:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/621:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 325
Thu 22/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R10 440
Fri 6/29:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/210:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1R10 539
Sat 14/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 687
Tue 2/617:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/618:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R10 770
Sat 14/219:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/214:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R10 918
Sat 16/510:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop34h 05mEmirates
Sun 24/522:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 7/1R11 067
Sat 14/29:50JNB - ZRH
2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/210:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1R11 083
Sat 16/514:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/521:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R11 166
Tue 21/717:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/715:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R11 298

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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.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

R10 325

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 26/1

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R10 440

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

Zurich

Sat 21/2

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R10 539

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sat 21/2

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

R10 687

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-14:15

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

7:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

R10 869

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:10-9:45

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

Sat 21/2

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

R10 918

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

9:50-9:55

2 stops25h 05m

Zurich

Sat 21/2

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R11 083

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Sun 24/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 166

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Sat 23/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 166

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-13:40

1 stop19h 30m

Zurich

Mon 26/1

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

R11 430

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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 2 January 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of R6 845). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 555). 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 9 January 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 9 January 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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 17h 50m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 325. 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 196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R9 457, and Ethiopian Air, from R9 635. 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 941 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 454 and R6 393, 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 (90%), Air Canada (80%), South African (80%).

  • 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 R52 995, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R5 972. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around R8 774.

  • 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 Burj Al Arab 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 Burj Al Arab, by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in London?

    Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square can be visited by travelling about 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R822 per day.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of R6 845). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 555). 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 9 January 2026.
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CondorCheapestR6 314AverageR10 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 471AverageR10 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 630AverageR10 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 945AverageR10 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 968AverageR12 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 991AverageR11 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR10 021AverageR12 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 309AverageR11 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 403AverageR11 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 425AverageR12 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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