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Cheap Flights to Zurich

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Zurich 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 Zurich

Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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9:50 - 9:55JNB-ZRH
25h 05m2 stops
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10:45 - 8:20ZRH-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R10 605Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
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9:50 - 9:55JNB-ZRH
25h 05m2 stops
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15:10 - 8:20ZRH-JNB
16h 10m1 stop
R10 640Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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22:00 - 16:00JNB-ZRH
19h 00m1 stop
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19:10 - 10:25ZRH-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R10 761British Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21
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19:35 - 15:45JNB-ZRH
21h 10m1 stop
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13:15 - 10:25ZRH-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
R10 778British Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 21
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14:30 - 7:40JNB-ZRH
18h 10m2 stops
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20:15 - 13:05ZRH-JNB
15h 50m2 stops
R11 004Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB-ZRH
18h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 20:10ZRH-JNB
22h 55m2 stops
R11 038Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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20:15 - 6:10JNB-ZRH
10h 55mdirect
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22:40 - 10:30ZRH-JNB
10h 50mdirect
R11 437SWISS
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Tue, Nov 4 - Fri, Dec 12
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 12:25JNB-ZRH
18h 35m1 stop
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14:35 - 16:35ZRH-JNB
25h 00m1 stop
R12 026Emirates
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Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 23
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:25CPT-ZRH
23h 45m1 stop
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14:35 - 16:45ZRH-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
R12 113Emirates
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 6:10JNB-ZRH
10h 55mdirect
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22:40 - 10:30ZRH-JNB
10h 50mdirect
R12 199SWISS
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May
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Cheapest return fare
R10 605
Typical prices: R10 900-R13 967
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/11Tue 18/11
JNB - ZRH • 2 stops
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R11 437
Typical prices: R14 209-R17 606
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Zurich

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

What is the cheapest flight to Zurich?

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Zurich was R3 899 for a one-way ticket from Cape Town and R10 605 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was R10 605.

How much is a flight to Zurich?

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

On average, a flight to Zurich costs R11 395. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 295 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Zurich which costs R14 735 on average, and Cape Town to Zurich, which costs R13 219 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Zurich, 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 to Zurich is February, where tickets cost R12 147 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R15 613 and R15 336 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R11 627.

What is a good deal for flights to Zurich?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Zurich, 25% of our users found tickets to Zurich for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R7 196 one-way - R11 621 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R8 063 one-way - R12 463 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zurich?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Zurich, 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Zurich Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR3 899
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Zurich

When to book flights to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Zurich based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Zurich flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Zurich was R3 899 for a one-way ticket from Cape Town and R10 605 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was R10 605.

  • How far is Zurich Airport from central Zurich?

    The city centre of Zurich is 9 km from Zurich.

  • What is the name of Zurich’s airport?

    Zurich is served by Zurich Airport, also commonly referred to as Kloten, Zurich, or Zurich Airport. The airport code is ZRH.

  • How much is a flight to Zurich?

    On average, a flight to Zurich costs R11 395. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 295 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Zurich is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R11 880. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R14 188 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Zurich?

    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 to Zurich.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich 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 to Zurich?

    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 to Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Zurich is generally in the evening, when flights cost R12 097 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Zurich is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R13 055.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Zurich

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Zurich? 25% of our users found return tickets to Zurich for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R28 457, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R44 759
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Zurich flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Zurich?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Zurich.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Zurich

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

ANA, AccesRail, +82 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

ANA, AccesRail, +83 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

ANA, AccesRail, +82 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

ANA, AccesRail, +81 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +83 more

ANA, AccesRail, +84 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

ANA, AccesRail, +82 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +84 more

ANA, AccesRail, +85 more

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Direct returns

Zurich to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

ANA, AccesRail, +82 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +82 more

ANA, AccesRail, +83 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

ANA, AccesRail, +82 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

ANA, AccesRail, +81 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +83 more

ANA, AccesRail, +84 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

ANA, AccesRail, +82 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +84 more

ANA, AccesRail, +85 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Zurich. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3374 reviews
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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8,0Comfort
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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

4,0 OkayAlaa, Oct 2025DXB - ZRH
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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.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

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.

Zürich to Boston was great. Nice to Zurich was not bad

The return was painful because of the flight that was canceled. Nobody was able to help us out. It took hours and a lot of walking on two different airports to get a new flight

Delay more than hour created pressure to catch the connecting flight

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

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

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.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

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 😡

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

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

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

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

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

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

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

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

Easy boarding, very friendly crew, short flight so no entertainment… needed cc for all food and drink purchases…. clean and on time … that is all that mattered… so overall very good.

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

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