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$442+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or May, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$678
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$442
(Qatar Airways)

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December

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June

Average price

$925
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 9/1811:15 amZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/269:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$692
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 12/710:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/239:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$693
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/1811:15 amZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/249:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$694
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 12/49:35 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/169:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$695
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:15 amZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/309:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$699
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/3110:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/189:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$702
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/1510:35 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/309:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/108:05 amZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mCondor
Thu 12/258:45 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 9/10$708
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/810:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/239:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$712
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/810:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/169:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$714
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/169:55 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/289:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$716

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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 September 11, 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

Wed 10/8

9:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/9

9:50 am-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$693

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 11/16

9:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

9:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$705

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 12/9

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/24

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$712

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 12/9

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$712

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 12/8

9:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$712

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 12/9

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/22

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$712

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 12/7

9:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/27

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$722

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 12/8

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/27

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$741

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 12/9

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/27

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$741

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 12/8

8:05 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/25

8:45 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$746

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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 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

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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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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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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 18 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 $1,675). 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 September 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS 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
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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. 1 airline 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 3 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 34h 55m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $693. The distance between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 5227 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS ($1,012), offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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 (80%), SWISS (80%), South African (80%).

  • 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 $1,675). 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 airline flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

Discover the top airline 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$1,012Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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