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$335+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich are usually found in May or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zurich

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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$632
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$335
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$740

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$531 or less
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 9/79:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
lun. 9/2211:15 amZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$632
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.
vie. 8/2210:05 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
jue. 9/43:25 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$662
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/157:05 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
jue. 1/156:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$709
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/1011:15 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mKLM
mié. 9/107:00 amZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/10$711
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/248:25 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/55:00 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$716
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.
mié. 12/247:45 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
lun. 1/55:00 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$724
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
lun. 9/89:15 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
vie. 9/197:15 amZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$728
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 9/52:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
vie. 9/199:00 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$758
This Condor 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/217:10 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 40mCondor
mié. 1/1411:35 amZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mCondor
Deal found 6/10$769
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.
jue. 7/107:35 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
mié. 9/1010:40 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$795
This Kenya 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/51:25 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
mar. 7/157:45 amZRH - JNB
2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$798
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
lun. 9/84:50 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 30mRwandAir
sáb. 9/204:40 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops21h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 6/12$817

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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 junio 12, 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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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/7

9:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Zurich

lun. 9/22

11:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

$632

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 8/22

10:05 am-8:20 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Zurich

jue. 9/4

3:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$662

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/10

11:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

mié. 9/10

7:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$709

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/8

9:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Zurich

vie. 9/19

7:15 am-7:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

$728

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/10

7:35 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

mié. 9/10

6:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 40m

$753

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/5

2:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

vie. 9/19

9:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$758

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/10

7:35 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

mié. 9/10

10:40 pm-9:20 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$795

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 7/5

1:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops33h 40m

Zurich

mar. 7/15

7:45 am-10:55 am

2 stops27h 10m

$798

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/8

4:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Zurich

sáb. 9/20

4:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$817

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/8

7:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Zurich

lun. 9/22

9:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

$839

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

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

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead for international flights due to potentially long security lines, ensuring you don't miss your flight.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
ZRH

Take the train from ZRH to Zürich city center. Trains run every 10 minutes, taking about 12-15 minutes for the journey.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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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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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 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 June 9, 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 83 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 $1,182). 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 junio 12, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zurich. 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 junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 junio 12, 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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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. 3 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 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Currently priced at $632, 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 Emirates and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $662 and $709, respectively. These flights start at 13% 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?

    $335 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 Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $344 and $451, 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: Air Canada (92%), SWISS (92%), South African( 92%).

  • 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 $1,960, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $438. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around $669.

  • 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 $1,182). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zurich

Discover the top 3 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$646Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$689Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$739Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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