HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Zurich

$306+ 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from OR Tambo to Zurich with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich are usually found in May or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$622
(British Airways)

One-way from

$306
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$697

Good round-trip deal

$746 or less

Good one-way deal

$513 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Zurich flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Zurich flights.
Search Deals
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich
Search Deals
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Zurich

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 October 29, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/2010:00 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 11/306:30 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop36h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$622
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/202:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/308:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$631
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 10/288:45 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Sat 11/14:50 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 25mCondor
Deal found 10/28$641
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/39:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/2810:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/27$656
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 10/277:35 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 10/319:05 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop36h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$664
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/117:10 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/116:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$669
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/302:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/318:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$672
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/302:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/308:15 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$678
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/191:35 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 11/309:00 amZRH - JNB
2 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/27$693

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

10:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Zurich

Sun 11/30

6:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop36h 05m

$622

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 11/30

8:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$631

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/2

11:59 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop14h 31m

Zurich

Mon 12/29

5:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$693

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

8:15 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop10h 55m

Zurich

Tue 3/24

10:40 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$735

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

9:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Sun 12/28

9:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

$740

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

8:15 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop10h 55m

Zurich

Mon 2/16

10:40 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$740

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

9:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Zurich

Sat 12/27

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 10m

$745

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/4

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Zurich

Tue 12/30

2:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 15m

$750

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/2

1:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zurich

Thu 12/25

2:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$761

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

5:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops43h 00m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

11:55 am-10:55 am

2 stops22h 00m

$762

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/28

Showing 1-10 of 21 results
1
2
3

Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Zurich

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 October 24, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of $519). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $640). 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 October 29, 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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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
Our travel experts
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.

Read more
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.

Read more

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

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 3 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich will take you 14h 31m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich are separated by a distance of 5227 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $579, 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 Turkish Airlines and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $646 and $739, respectively. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 (95%), SWISS (95%), South African( 95%).

  • 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 $740, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $452. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around $698.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of $519). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $640). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Zurich?

Book flights to Zurich if you plan to visit one of these locations
Winterthur
Opfikon
Kloten
Neuchâtel
Engelberg
Vitznau
Biel
Kandersteg
Meiringen
Andermatt
Beatenberg

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$579Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$646Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$739Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.