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$569+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 15, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/227:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/147:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,126
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/228:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/308:20 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/14$1,146
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/237:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/297:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,165
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/237:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/287:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,177
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/227:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/307:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,181
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/237:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Tue 12/307:20 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/15$1,197
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/237:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Mon 12/297:20 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops16h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/14$1,209
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/2411:35 amZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 10mCondor
Thu 1/18:45 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 12/15$1,229
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/2911:35 amZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Sun 1/48:45 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 12/13$1,256
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/218:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/308:20 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/14$1,272
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/238:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/318:20 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/13$1,282

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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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$569
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,194
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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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$689

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 3/4

10:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$689

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 3/5

6:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

7:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$695

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 3/8

2:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$695

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$695

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 3/6

2:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$695

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 3/7

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$695

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 3/4

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$695

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 6/13

3:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

5:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 30m

$697

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 3/7

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

7:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$701

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 12 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $262). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 December 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Airports
ZRH

Zürich Airport offers day-before check-in for Swiss Airlines, allowing you to explore Zürich luggage-free before your flight.

Read more about ZRHBy Yulia Denisyuk
JNB

Ensure your passport has two blank pages for South Africa entry; JNB immigration is fast with many officers on duty.

Read more about JNBBy Paul Rubio
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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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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 December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS and Condor from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Condor
6.4
Okay
390 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 27h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $689. The distance between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5227 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Condor ($277), and SWISS ($1,097) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Condor is priced at 70% 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?

    $452 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and SWISS, with prices starting from $488 and $1,204, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Air Canada (87%), SWISS (87%), South African (87%).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $262). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$277Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$1,097Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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