What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?

Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich. Zurich is conveniently located just 9,4 km from Zurich’s city centre. 14 airlines have flights to Zurich from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Zurich should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 flights from Johannesburg per day.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Zurich . Flying to Zurich in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Zurich if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zurich on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Zurich?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zurich.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich?

Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R783, while return flights cost around R2 617.

How much is a return flight to Zurich?

A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R223, however they can be found for as little as R146.

Where does the fastest flight to Zurich depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Zurich, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).

Does Zurich have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Zurich?

Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

R6 315+ Flights to Zurich, Switzerland

Flights to Zurich in 2025

Return from	R11 356
One-way from	R6 315
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 155

Emirates
31/10-16/11
2 total stops
48h 45m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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Etihad Airways
2/12
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21h 40m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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Fri 31/1010:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Sun 16/1121:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/7R11 356

Thu 25/99:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/911:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/7R11 554

Tue 23/121:35JNB - ZRH

2 stops21h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 5/114:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R12 289

Fri 31/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 16/1120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/7R12 899

Fri 31/1023:59JNB - ZRH

1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1119:05ZRH - JNB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7R13 043

Thu 25/919:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Tue 30/922:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/7R13 742

Wed 24/919:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 00mAustrian Airlines

Wed 1/108:50ZRH - JNB

2 stops23h 45mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 12/7R13 922

Tue 23/93:10JNB - ZRH

2 stops35h 10mRwandAir

Wed 1/1016:40ZRH - JNB

2 stops45h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 12/7R13 994

Fri 12/1219:35JNB - ZRH

1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 24/1221:10ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/7R14 711

Thu 25/919:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 15mLufthansa

Tue 30/918:55ZRH - JNB

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 12/7R15 465

Mon 28/718:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Mon 4/819:25ZRH - JNB

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Deal found 11/7R15 788

Mon 25/813:55JNB - ZRH

1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways

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2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/7R15 913

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Fri 31/1010:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Sun 16/1121:50ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/7R11 356

Thu 25/99:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/911:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/7R11 554

Tue 23/121:35JNB - ZRH

2 stops21h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 5/114:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R12 289

Fri 31/1014:30JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 16/1120:15ZRH - JNB

2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/7R12 899

Fri 31/1023:59JNB - ZRH

1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1119:05ZRH - JNB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7R13 043

Thu 25/919:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Tue 30/922:40ZRH - JNB

Nonstop10h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/7R13 742

Wed 24/919:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops25h 00mAustrian Airlines

Wed 1/108:50ZRH - JNB

2 stops23h 45mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 12/7R13 922

Tue 23/93:10JNB - ZRH

2 stops35h 10mRwandAir

Wed 1/1016:40ZRH - JNB

2 stops45h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 12/7R13 994

Fri 12/1219:35JNB - ZRH

1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 24/1221:10ZRH - JNB

1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/7R14 711

Thu 25/919:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 15mLufthansa

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Deal found 12/7R15 465

Mon 28/718:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Mon 4/819:25ZRH - JNB

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Deal found 11/7R15 788

Mon 25/813:55JNB - ZRH

1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 1/915:35ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/7R15 913

Last-minute flights to Zurich
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Sun 27/71:25JNB - ZRH

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Mon 28/719:10JNB - ZRH

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Mon 4/815:25ZRH - JNB

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/7R11 572

Mon 28/719:35JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 45mSWISS

Mon 4/822:40ZRH - JNB

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Mon 28/718:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Mon 4/819:25ZRH - JNB

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 11/7R15 788

Mon 28/75:30JNB - ZRH

4 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 4/821:00ZRH - JNB

2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/7R26 606

Fri 15/89:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 30/811:15ZRH - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/7R11 787

Mon 25/813:55JNB - ZRH

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/911:35ZRH - JNB

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R15 196

Mon 25/813:55JNB - ZRH

1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 1/915:35ZRH - JNB

2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/7R15 913

Mon 25/819:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops26h 20mBrussels Airlines

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2 stops19h 40mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 10/7R18 694

Sun 31/83:10JNB - ZRH

2 stops28h 05mRwandAir

Sat 13/916:40ZRH - JNB

2 stops45h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 13/7R14 155

One-way flights to Zurich
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Tue 2/129:50JNB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/7R6 315

Tue 2/1217:00JNB - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R7 732

Sun 30/1110:25JNB - ZRH

1 stop34h 25mEmirates

Deal found 13/7R8 001

Fri 9/119:05JNB - ZRH

1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/7R8 019

Wed 7/119:05JNB - ZRH

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R8 880

Thu 8/119:50JNB - ZRH

2 stops26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R9 921

Sun 30/1120:25JNB - ZRH

Nonstop10h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/7R10 477

Sat 16/83:10JNB - ZRH

2 stops28h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 13/7R10 728

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3:10-14:20

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Zurich

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19:35-20:25

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21:10-7:35

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:00-12:15

2 stops17h 15m

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18:55-8:35

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Best time to book a flight to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zurich

When is the best time to book a flight to Zurich?

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Zurich?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich takes 10 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Zurich from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zurich?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zurich should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Zurich

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zurich?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zurich?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are Condor, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm 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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines to Switzerland to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

1 372 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

813 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

1 656 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

3 604 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

FAQs about flying to Zurich

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?
Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich. Zurich is conveniently located just 9,4 km from Zurich’s city centre. 14 airlines have flights to Zurich from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Zurich should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 flights from Johannesburg per day.
Can I find cheaper flights to Zurich if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zurich on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Zurich?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zurich.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich?
Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R783, while return flights cost around R2 617.
How much is a return flight to Zurich?
A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R223, however they can be found for as little as R146.
Where does the fastest flight to Zurich depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Zurich, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).
Does Zurich have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Zurich?
Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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