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Cheap Flight Deals from Johannesburg to Zurich (JNB-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Zurich

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Zurich.
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 7:00 amJNB-ZRH
21h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
11:15 am - 8:20 amZRH-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
$590Etihad Airways
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 6:55 pmJNB-ZRH
33h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
11:15 am - 8:20 amZRH-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
$629Etihad Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 15
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 6:35 pmJNB-ZRH
30h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
11:50 am - 3:50 pmZRH-JNB
28h 00m2 stops
$679Kenya Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 15
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 6:35 pmJNB-ZRH
25h 35m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:20 am - 10:55 amZRH-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
$680Kenya Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 15
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 8:20 pmJNB-ZRH
22h 00m1 stop
Emirates Logo
3:25 pm - 10:15 amZRH-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
$702Emirates
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
Emirates Logo
7:10 pm - 1:20 pmJNB-ZRH
18h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:15 pm - 5:30 amZRH-JNB
31h 15m1 stop
$711Emirates
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Mon, Jul 7 - Sat, Sep 13
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 9:35 amJNB-ZRH
14h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
1:20 pm - 7:00 amZRH-JNB
17h 40m1 stop
$729British Airways
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Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 26
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 12:10 pmJNB-ZRH
16h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
3:20 pm - 7:00 amZRH-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
$752British Airways
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 24
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 6:20 amJNB-ZRH
10h 45mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 9:20 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
$865SWISS
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 6:20 amJNB-ZRH
10h 45mnonstop
SWISS Logo
10:40 pm - 9:20 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
$902SWISS
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Zurich

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
JNB

For a smooth departure, consider pre-booking parking at JNB for discounts. Short-term parking offers a 30-minute grace period.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
ZRH

Upon arrival at ZRH, use the Flughafen Zurich train for a quick 15-minute ride to Zurich city center. Trains run every 10 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Zurich, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Zurich, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich is February, where tickets cost $664 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $828 and $783 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $2,640, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$356
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Zurich

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Zurich flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich was $356 for a one-way ticket and $590 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Zurich?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Zurich?

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

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

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

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

    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 $736 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $950 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $512 or less one-way and $634 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Zurich?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich

Monday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

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Direct returns

Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Tuesday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Wednesday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Thursday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Friday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Saturday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Sunday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

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Top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Zurich? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025CPT - DXB
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

We're talking about a short-haul in-country flight.. there is no confort, no food, just the bottle of water. The seats are squeezed like hell and I was in the back-end of the plane, with one spare row left for the crew and to store excess bags that could not fit in the overhead bin.. Speaking of carry-on, some passengers should be better screened as their bags were simply too big to fit in the overhead bins.. ! How can this happen, and it was an A310, with 2 columns of 3-seater rows.. There is a pseudo-Business class, which is simply a section in the front of the plane where the same seats are occupied only 2 out of 3, on each side, leaving more rooms for the passengers and their bags. That's it.

We are flying with Swiss for a long time but this time was terrible do to are flight cancellations we are in some bad hotel with out normal food

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

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