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Flights from Johannesburg to Zurich from R10 572 – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — ZRH
May 20 — May 271
1 adult

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

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 15 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 572

One-way from

R5 861

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 142

Good round-trip deal

R12 750 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 731 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 521 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 907 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 May 2025.

Wed 11/69:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/622:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R10 572
Wed 4/614:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/621:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R11 229
Wed 4/617:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/610:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R11 448
Sat 24/513:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 8/616:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 832
Thu 24/719:10JNB - ZRH
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Mon 28/715:25ZRH - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R12 051
Wed 4/617:00JNB - ZRH
2 stops29h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 9/611:50ZRH - JNB
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/5R12 215
Wed 11/619:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/620:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R12 873
Wed 11/619:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Wed 18/622:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 13/5R13 000
Fri 6/618:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Mon 16/619:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops25h 50mAir France
Deal found 14/5R13 037
Sun 14/919:25JNB - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 29/913:20ZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R13 201
Tue 20/519:00JNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 20mBrussels Airlines
Mon 26/59:00ZRH - JNB
2 stops23h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 14/5R13 292
Wed 11/619:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 50mLufthansa
Wed 2/77:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5R14 991

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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 15 May 2025.
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

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Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Wed 18/6

22:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 572

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 9/6

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R11 229

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

17:55-9:50

1 stop15h 55m

Zurich

Mon 9/6

10:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

R11 448

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

13:55-14:20

1 stop24h 25m

Zurich

Sun 8/6

16:40-16:10

1 stop23h 30m

R11 832

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

19:10-20:20

1 stop25h 10m

Zurich

Mon 28/7

15:25-20:50

1 stop29h 25m

R12 051

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

17:00-22:25

2 stops29h 25m

Zurich

Mon 9/6

11:50-10:55

2 stops23h 05m

R12 215

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

19:35-6:20

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Wed 18/6

20:00-8:35

1 stop12h 35m

R12 873

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

19:35-6:20

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Wed 18/6

22:40-9:20

Nonstop10h 40m

R13 000

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

18:50-10:25

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

Mon 16/6

19:30-21:20

2 stops25h 50m

R13 037

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

19:25-12:10

1 stop16h 45m

Zurich

Mon 29/9

13:20-7:00

1 stop17h 40m

R13 201

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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 9 May 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of R810). 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 15 May 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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 11 May 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. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 15 May 2025.

The most flights from JNB to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 15 May 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Johannesburg to Zurich to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 343 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 595 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 571 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 451 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 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.

  • 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 R10 572. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R11 229, and Turkish Airlines, from R11 448. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 20% 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?

    R5 861 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 971 and R7 395, 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: Air Canada (88%), SWISS (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 R43 178, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 569. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around R6 738.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights have a stopover in Dubai most often. Doha is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich. Amsterdam comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R213 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights have a stopover in Paris least often. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights stopping in London are the next rarest. London is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the least popular stopover location 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of R810). 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 15 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR7 059AverageR11 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 469AverageR11 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 643AverageR11 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 997AverageR11 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 003AverageR12 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 057AverageR12 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 255AverageR12 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 304AverageR12 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 570AverageR14 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 849AverageR15 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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