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$511+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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ZRH — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Average price

$746
From Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/268:00 amZRH - JNB
1 stop24h 45mCondor
Sun 7/275:50 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 55mCondor
Deal found 6/11$511
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:00 amZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Tue 6/1711:15 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/11$671
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:00 amZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/196:50 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$673
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:30 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops25h 50mAir France
Thu 6/196:50 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 05mAir France
Deal found 6/11$692
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/227:10 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$698
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 11/1610:25 amZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/310:00 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11$707
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/202:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$719
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/239:40 amZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 6/294:50 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$770
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/43:40 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops21h 40mRwandAir
Fri 11/214:50 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 6/10$861
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:45 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mLufthansa
Tue 1/1310:10 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$939
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:30 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Tue 12/28:25 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,069

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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 June 12, 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 6/26

8:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/27

5:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$511

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 11/2

5:45 am-9:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/22

7:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$698

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 11/16

10:25 am-8:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

10:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

$707

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 11/3

8:15 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$719

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 11/4

6:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

11:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$722

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 6/23

9:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/29

4:50 pm-7:15 am

2 stops38h 25m

$770

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 6/24

7:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

6:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 35m

$819

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 11/4

3:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

4:50 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$861

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 12/6

2:45 pm-7:05 am

2 stops15h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/13

10:10 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$939

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 11/16

10:30 pm-10:10 am

Nonstop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/2

8:25 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$1,069

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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

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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

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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 June 9, 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 $1,696). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM 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
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 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, Condor ($511), Turkish Airlines ($698), and Etihad Airways ($707) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Condor is priced at 49% 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?

    $545 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 Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with prices starting from $747 and $885, 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 (100%), SWISS (95%), South African (95%).

  • 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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