Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich, Emirates or SWISS?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $764 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,056 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a nonstop flight to Zurich from Johannesburg is typically 10h 55m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,227 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in Zurich, with an average flight time of 10h 55m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in Zurich, with an average flight time of 10h 55m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich was $348 for a one-way ticket and $647 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Johannesburg and on arrival in Zurich.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg and Zurich are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Zurich.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:20 pm and will be landing in Zurich at 6:10 am.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich jets off at 7:20 pm and lands at 6:10 am.

Question 10

Which airlines fly non-stop between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich direct and that is SWISS. The best round-trip deal found from SWISS for the route is $753.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich direct and that is SWISS. The best round-trip deal found from SWISS for the route is $753.

Question 12

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Lufthansa, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Zurich flight route.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Zurich flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Zurich.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Zurich on a daily basis.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich is November, where tickets cost $682 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $832 and $802 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich is November, where tickets cost $682 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $832 and $802 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Zurich.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $648.

Question 23

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the top choice – 29% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Johannesburg to Zurich picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, London (LHR) often has the shortest layovers from Johannesburg to Zurich, with an average of 1h 49m.

Question 25

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 48m.

Question 26

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zurich delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zurich historically see delays in approximately 4% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 108 minutes.

Question 27

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Zurich flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SWISS have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zurich flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Johannesburg to Zurich were found on Turkish Airlines ($647) and Etihad Airways ($656).

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Johannesburg to Zurich were found on Turkish Airlines ($647) and Etihad Airways ($656).

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 36

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $794 on average.

Question 37

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $794 on average.

Question 38

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between $704 and $1,002 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $647 on Turkish Airlines (Sep 28-Oct 28).

Question 39

What are the most popular airlines flying to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Zurich is SWISS, followed by Emirates and Etihad Airways.

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