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$450+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZRH
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Sun 3/23
Sun 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich are usually found in February or March, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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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 March 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$605
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$450
(Emirates)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$679

Good round-trip deal

$565 or less

Good one-way deal

$498 or less
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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 March 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 4/119:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/2411:15 amZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/17$605
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 5/82:30 pmJNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/159:30 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$622
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 5/251:15 amJNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 6/112:20 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops25h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/17$672
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 6/2010:20 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Mon 7/73:25 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/17$696
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/85:50 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/153:00 pmZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$704
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:50 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 05mAir France
Wed 6/117:45 amZRH - JNB
2 stops37h 35mAir France
Deal found 3/17$760
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Mon 1/56:55 amZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Deal found 3/17$765
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/149:50 amJNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2110:05 amZRH - JNB
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$795
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:35 pmJNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Thu 5/1510:40 pmZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/17$887
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/147:00 pmJNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 05mLufthansa
Tue 4/154:55 pmZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/17$936

Find flights from OR Tambo to Zurich within your budget

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 March 18, 2025.

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Thu 4/24

11:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

$605

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops17h 30m

Zurich

Thu 5/15

9:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$622

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

1:15 am-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Zurich

Wed 6/11

2:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$672

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/20

10:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Mon 7/7

3:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$696

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

5:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

Thu 5/15

3:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 35m

$704

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/26

6:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Zurich

Wed 6/11

7:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$760

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/14

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Zurich

Mon 4/21

10:05 am-8:20 am

2 stops46h 15m

$795

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

7:35 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Zurich

Thu 5/15

10:40 pm-9:20 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$887

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/14

7:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Zurich

Tue 4/15

4:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops15h 40m

$936

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

9:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Thu 4/10

1:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$3,460

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of 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.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
ZRH

Take the train from ZRH to Zürich city center; it's quick and cost-effective, departing every 10 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

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Expert on ZRH

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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

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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.

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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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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Zurich

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Zurich including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 14, 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 30 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 $1,290). 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 March 18, 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 March 18, 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).

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 March 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Zurich, such as Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
1,565 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
1,177 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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.

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

    Currently priced at $605, 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 Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $622 and $672, respectively. These flights start at 17% 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?

    $450 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $454 and $480, 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: SWISS (89%), South African (89%), Air Canada( 83%).

  • 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 $1,812, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $491. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zurich), is priced around $605.

  • 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 $1,290). 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 March 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$597Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$658Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$851Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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