ZRH - JNB

$453 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg departing on 9/19. 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.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg (ZRH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Johannesburg

Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
Condor Logo
4:50 pm - 8:15 amZRH-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 3:20 pmJNB-ZRH
19h 35m1 stop
$650Condor
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Nov 27
Condor Logo
8:00 am - 8:45 amZRH-JNB
24h 45m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 8:45 pmJNB-ZRH
25h 00m1 stop
$664Condor
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:50 am - 10:05 pmZRH-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 9:50 amJNB-ZRH
15h 10m1 stop
$676
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Tue, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 19
KLM Logo
5:35 pm - 9:20 pmZRH-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-ZRH
17h 15m1 stop
$678KLM
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Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 12
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5:50 am - 9:05 pmZRH-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 5:50 pmJNB-ZRH
23h 10m1 stop
$681
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Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1
KLM Logo
6:50 am - 10:05 pmZRH-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 10:25 pmJNB-ZRH
23h 26m1 stop
$682KLM
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 27
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11:15 am - 8:20 amZRH-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
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9:50 am - 7:00 amJNB-ZRH
21h 10m1 stop
$692Etihad Airways
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
11:15 am - 8:20 amZRH-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 7:00 amJNB-ZRH
21h 10m1 stop
$693Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 10:50 amZRH-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 5:10 pmJNB-ZRH
23h 00m1 stop
$716Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 10:50 amZRH-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 10:20 pmJNB-ZRH
28h 15m1 stop
$734Turkish Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg

 
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
ZRH

Zurich Airport offers efficient security with quick-moving lines. Follow instructions and have liquids ready in a clear bag to save time.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
JNB

For safe travel from JNB, use the Gautrain to reach Johannesburg or Pretoria. It offers secure, reliable service with frequent departures.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
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Emily Zemler

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

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

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 Zurich to Johannesburg flights

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

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

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

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

For Zurich to Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is June, where tickets cost $746 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,483 and $1,083 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$453
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Zurich to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Johannesburg 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 Zurich to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $453 for a one-way ticket and $650 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Zurich. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Johannesburg?

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

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

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

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

    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 Zurich to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Zurich 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 Zurich to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and JNB 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 Zurich to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

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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Reviews of the top airline flying from Zurich to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg. 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.
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1699 reviews
8.2Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025ZRH - MRS
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At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

Everything you need to know for your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Zurich (ZRH)
OR Tambo (JNB)

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