R5 605 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zurich – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only SWISS operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 730 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R15 482 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 625–R1 625 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R11 617 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R13 746, a difference of R2 128. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 5:59
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 7:19.

The flight takes about 10h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R12 309. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich takes 10h 39m, covering 13 537 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 320, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 55m, compared to 14h 32m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 35m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R280 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich range from R10 823 to R15 319, with an average of R12 309 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 823 counts as a good deal.