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$517+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or June, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$710
(KLM)

One-way from

$517
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$978

Good one-way deal

$1,208 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/266:55 amZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/27:40 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$708
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/217:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Tue 6/1711:15 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/21$710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/57:05 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$714
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/198:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/82:35 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$715
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:05 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/410:00 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/21$730
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/203:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 2/271:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$775
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/34:25 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 3/287:25 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$824
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/223:10 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 10mRwandAir
Sun 3/233:10 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops35h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 1/21$927
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:55 amZRH - JNB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 3/41:15 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$973
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:15 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Thu 10/3010:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$995
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1910:45 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Fri 6/207:35 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$1,047

Find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 3/21

7:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

11:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$710

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 2/19

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/5

7:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$714

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 2/19

8:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/8

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops18h 05m

$715

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 3/4

10:25 am-8:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/26

10:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

$727

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 3/1

11:50 am-9:30 am

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/23

7:40 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$735

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 2/20

3:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/27

1:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$775

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 3/3

4:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/28

7:25 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$824

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 3/22

3:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

4:50 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$829

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 2/19

6:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

1:15 am-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$973

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 3/7

2:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/14

6:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$992

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 ZRH to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to OR Tambo. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways and SWISS from Zurich to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Zurich (ZRH), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM ($710), Turkish Airlines ($714), and Ethiopian Air ($715) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. KLM is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    $517 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $578 and $711, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,313 for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $1,204 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $693.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to OR Tambo. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$620Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$890Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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