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Cheap Flights to Switzerland

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Zurich
Zurich2 stopsR10 410
Geneva
Geneva1 stopR10 984
Basel
Basel1 stopR10 022
Zurich
Zurich2 stopsR10 410
Geneva
Geneva1 stopR10 984
Basel
Basel1 stopR10 022

Book Cheap Switzerland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Switzerland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Switzerland

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:00
CPT
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BSL
17h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:50
BSL
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CPT
23h 55m1 stop
R10 022Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:20
JNB
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ZRH
17h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:05
ZRH
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JNB
16h 05m2 stops
R10 410Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:55
JNB
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ZRH
25h 05m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:20
ZRH
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JNB
33h 45m1 stop
R10 478Etihad Airways
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ZRH
18h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05
ZRH
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JNB
15h 50m2 stops
R10 512Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 19:50
JNB
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ZRH
22h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:35 - 16:35
ZRH
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JNB
25h 00m1 stop
R10 579Emirates
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 12:25
JNB
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ZRH
18h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:35 - 20:35
ZRH
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JNB
29h 00m1 stop
R10 613Emirates
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 6:15
CPT
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GVA
18h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 - 10:30
GVA
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CPT
25h 00m1 stop
R10 984Qatar Airways
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 7:00
DUR
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ZRH
19h 35m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:40 - 10:55
ZRH
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DUR
18h 15m2 stops
R11 676Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 15:05
CPT
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BSL
26h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:00 - 12:10
BSL
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CPT
19h 10m1 stop
R13 110British Airways
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
KLM Logo
14:00 - 13:50
CPT
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GVA
24h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
7:10 - 9:45
GVA
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CPT
25h 35m2 stops
R13 262KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Switzerland

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Switzerland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Switzerland?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Switzerland from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Zurich, at R10 378 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R10 378.

How much is a flight to Switzerland?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Switzerland from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Switzerland costs R11 273 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R6 164 for the route Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Zurich which costs R14 506 on average, and Cape Town to Zurich, which costs R13 905 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Switzerland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Switzerland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Switzerland is February, when tickets cost R11 406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 421 and R14 881 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Switzerland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Switzerland, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Switzerland?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland is Zurich Airport (ZRH), with an average flight price of R8 461.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightR4 859
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Zurich

FAQs - booking Switzerland flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Switzerland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Switzerland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Switzerland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Switzerland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Switzerland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Switzerland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Switzerland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Switzerland?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Switzerland is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R11 920. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R13 989 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R11 778 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R13 086.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Switzerland

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Switzerland? 25% of our users found return tickets to Switzerland for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R27 875, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R48 676
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Switzerland flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Switzerland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3438 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
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I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

8,0 ExcellentJoseph, Dec 2025
BOM - DXB
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I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Zürich-NY part of the trip was really good! Enjoyed professionalism and courtesy of the crew, comfort and cleanliness of the aircraft.

Smooth boarding, on time flight, decent food and entertainment options.

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

Terrible - we needed tp change the flight and it was impossible. They ask for a price that was higher than buying a new tickets from another airline. Will never flight Swiss air and Luftgansa again.

They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.

As an ex airline employee in my home country of Jamaica, it was wonderful to see that Swiss Air has maintained it's exemplary service. The crew was both pleasant and professional. The meals were wholesome and tasty. My brother and I traveled and we both agree that our amazing vacation started with the excellent experience with Swiss Air. Continue to keep your standards high 🙂

We flew an Air Bus 330 airliner from Zurich to Boston. Our seats were terrible. I am 6'5" with long legs. I tend to refuse paying extra for extra seat room, usually it's tolerable. We were side by side in row 40, with my wife in the window and me in the aisle. The internal arm rest only rose to 45 degrees, I thought it was broken. I ended up standing by our seats in the aisle for an hour. A stewardess finally approached me and asked if I was feeling sick. I told her that it was the worst seat comfort I had ever encountered. She left and shortly came back telling me that there were center row seats two up from us where only one passenger was sitting out of the 4 seats. I took her advice and sat there most of the flight. I put m legs sideways in the adjoining empty seat. But the arm rests there as well only rose to 45 degrees, so it's a feature, not a defect. The arm rest position really limits our position. It's a horrible seating design, what are the air craft designers thinking?

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

Everything, every step of the process, from check in, to boarding, to exiting the plane was organized, efficient, and orderly. Excellent experience!

I noticed the crew was so much nicer and friendlier. It would be nice if British Airways would serve soft drinks during the flight

They need to improve their service at the airport. Rather than a bus, they need to park the plane at a station like normal airlines to so passengers can just walk out of the plane into the airport and catch their next flight

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

Flight was cancelled at the last minute with no explanation. No viable alternative offered and zero customer service support. Totally useless.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

The crew did not really interact with me which was no problem as I was fine. I did see that they were somewhat short with some passengers but that was not common. Just in general, they did not seem friendly - no requirement to be so but I am used to a friendly crew on most flights. The food was just ok but with a flight that large, I would think it hard to make something more elaborate.

The BA business class cabin is excellent,very comfortable for sleeping but the service could be improved.

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