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$427+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$627
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$427
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$680

Good round-trip deal

$585 or less

Good one-way deal

$498 or less
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/79:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/910:35 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$627
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/222:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/99:00 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$641
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/1110:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Sun 5/183:25 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/27$696
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/1012:10 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 4/177:00 amZRH - JNB
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$807
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 6/137:35 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Tue 7/110:40 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$885
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:00 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/910:40 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$894
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:00 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops26h 20mBrussels Airlines
Thu 4/178:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops36h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,014
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:00 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Thu 4/174:55 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,133
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/297:25 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mCondor
Fri 4/48:05 amZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 55mCondor
Deal found 3/27$1,855
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:55 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/286:30 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,602
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/2811:15 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Tue 5/62:20 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/27$2,664
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 3/297:25 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 4/23:20 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,683

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Zurich 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Mon 6/9

10:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

$627

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

2:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Mon 6/9

9:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$641

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

10:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Sun 5/18

3:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$696

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/10

12:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Zurich

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$807

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/13

7:35 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Tue 7/1

10:40 pm-9:20 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$885

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

7:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

Zurich

Mon 6/9

10:40 pm-9:20 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$894

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/10

7:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Zurich

Thu 4/17

8:15 pm-8:35 am

2 stops36h 20m

$1,014

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/10

7:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop12h 35m

Zurich

Thu 4/17

4:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops15h 40m

$1,133

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/30

5:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Zurich

Fri 11/28

6:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 20m

$2,602

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/28

11:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

Zurich

Tue 5/6

2:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$2,664

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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 OR Tambo to Zurich in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights

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JNB

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead for international flights due to potentially long security lines.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
ZRH

Take the train from ZRH to Zürich city center; it's quick and cost-effective, departing every 10 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Zurich. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 JNB to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Zurich, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Zurich (ZRH), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich. 2 airlines have flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Currently priced at $627, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $641 and $696, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $427 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and SWISS, with prices starting from $571 and $682, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

    Before booking your flight to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (89%), South African (89%), Air Canada( 83%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich? While on average our users pay $1,770, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $493. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around $921.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 OR Tambo to Zurich

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Zurich. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$658Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$851Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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