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

• Earliest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 5:52
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 7:12.

The flight takes about 10h 32m.

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.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich takes 10h 32m, 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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich range from R11 120 to R16 112, with an average of R12 752 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 120 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R12 752 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 214 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R16 426 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 644–R1 644 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 Airbus A350-900 variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 262, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R12 100 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R14 516, a difference of R2 417.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 55m, compared to 14h 46m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 46m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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.

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
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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