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$368+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH)

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JNB — ZRH
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lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich are usually found in May or November, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$642
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$368
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$791

Good round-trip deal

$829 or less

Good one-way deal

$629 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 julio 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 9/279:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
jue. 10/1610:35 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/30$642
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mar. 9/3012:20 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/236:10 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$680
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mar. 9/305:00 pmJNB - ZRH
3 stops29h 25mKenya Airways
jue. 10/232:20 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$690
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/2810:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
mié. 10/223:25 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$699
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 9/269:15 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
dom. 10/126:20 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop36h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$720
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/112:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
lun. 8/189:00 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$744
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/39:45 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mEgyptair
sáb. 10/252:55 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 7/30$751
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 9/277:35 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
dom. 10/2610:40 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/30$762
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
dom. 9/281:55 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
vie. 10/249:40 amZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$764
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mar. 12/307:10 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 1/106:45 amZRH - JNB
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$796

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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 julio 30, 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

sáb. 9/27

9:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Zurich

jue. 10/16

10:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 45m

$642

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/30

12:20 pm-7:05 am

2 stops18h 45m

Zurich

jue. 10/23

6:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop14h 35m

$680

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/30

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Zurich

jue. 10/23

2:20 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 35m

$690

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/28

7:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Zurich

dom. 10/26

2:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$699

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/26

9:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Zurich

dom. 10/12

6:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop36h 40m

$720

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/11

2:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

lun. 8/18

9:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$744

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/3

9:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Zurich

sáb. 10/25

2:55 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

$751

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 9/27

7:35 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

dom. 10/26

10:40 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 50m

$762

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/28

1:55 pm-7:15 am

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

vie. 10/24

9:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$764

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 12/30

7:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Zurich

sáb. 1/10

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 05m

$796

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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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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 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 July 25, 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 55 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 $1,152). 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 julio 30, 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 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 julio 30, 2025.

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $611.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 58m.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, and Qatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,230 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,928 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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. 2 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.

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

    Currently priced at $642, 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 Kenya Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $690 and $699, respectively. These flights start at 12% 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?

    $368 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $392 and $525, 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 (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 $1,008, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $592. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around $888.

  • 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 $1,152). 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 OR Tambo to Zurich

Discover the top 2 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 julio 30, 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$646Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$739Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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