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R7 181 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Zurich to OR Tambo (ZRH-JNB)

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

Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
Etihad Airways Logo
10:45 - 8:20ZRH-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
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9:50 - 6:30JNB-ZRH
21h 40m1 stop
R11 742Etihad Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 30
Etihad Airways Logo
10:45 - 8:20ZRH-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:25JNB-ZRH
33h 35m1 stop
R11 881Etihad Airways
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23
Egyptair Logo
13:55 - 7:10ZRH-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:55JNB-ZRH
16h 10m1 stop
R12 158Egyptair
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Jan 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:50 - 7:45ZRH-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 9:30JNB-ZRH
19h 20m2 stops
R12 176Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:05ZRH-JNB
16h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:20JNB-ZRH
17h 50m2 stops
R12 210Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:15 - 13:05ZRH-JNB
15h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB-ZRH
18h 10m2 stops
R12 245Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 30
Egyptair Logo
13:55 - 7:10ZRH-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:55JNB-ZRH
16h 10m1 stop
R12 367Egyptair
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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 12:10ZRH-JNB
16h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 18:25JNB-ZRH
19h 26m1 stop
R12 661Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
KLM Logo
19:10 - 22:05ZRH-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 13:30JNB-ZRH
14h 31m1 stop
R12 922KLM
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 2
KLM Logo
17:35 - 22:05ZRH-JNB
28h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 11:00JNB-ZRH
36h 01m1 stop
R13 008KLM
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Top airlines
Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from R11 742 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,8 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 25% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R11 742
Typical prices: R13 841-20198
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1Wed 11/2
ZRH - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R17 570
Typical prices: R19 200-22565
SWISS
Sun 2/11Mon 17/11
ZRH - JNB • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to OR Tambo flights

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

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is June, where tickets cost R12 939 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 421 and R18 385 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR7 181
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Zurich to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R414 for a one-way ticket and R677 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    On your way to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Zurich. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg, SWISS or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg are SWISS and KLM. With an average price for the route of R25 590 and an overall rating of 7,6, SWISS is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 577 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from 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 from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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

Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

SWISS

SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

SWISS

SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

SWISS

Friday

SWISS

SWISS

Saturday

SWISS

SWISS

Sunday

SWISS

SWISS

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich

Monday

SWISS

SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

SWISS

SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

SWISS

Friday

SWISS

SWISS

Saturday

SWISS

SWISS

Sunday

SWISS

SWISS

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to OR Tambo? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1386 reviews
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
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Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

8,0 ExcellentMark, Aug 2025BHX - AMS
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Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

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.

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

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.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

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.

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

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

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.

The crew was great. Good etc was unacceptable for an overseas flight. Wine with a meal should be complimentary. Seat comfort /space horrible and I am 5‘3“ with heels on. Short haul probably ok but not on long haul flights

It was extremely difficult to upgrade my partners flight over the Internet from economy to economy, plus. Then it said clearly the checked luggage can be 32 kg. At the check-in counter in Hamburg, we had to pay 100 Euros ( $122.17) for the only 31kg peace checked luggage. We were told because the change was made less than 24 hours before the flight , the luggage weight would not be upgraded. Then they offered me that for €90 I can upgrade at the counter from economy to economy, plus so we can sit together on the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. I happily agreed and was charged. €99.($120.95), which I noticed too late. Especially about the Euro 100 up charge I feel upset and it’s a unfair way of doing business!

Take off was not good, too hot inside the plane and seats are beyond uncomfortable.

The company said that it was Condor's responsibility to issue my train ticket, and that I should contact them. But when I did, condor said I have to contact the train company and show them my booking number. I went to the station to board my train and they said where is my bar code ticket. It was a disaster and the people at the train station said how messed up this is and that condor is the worst for putting people through this. I boarded the train with NO ticket cause no one can issue me one even though I paid and it is in my booking confirmation.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

The return flight, the food was better. Didn't like that even at checkin we still had to pay when only 5 seats were available. Had to pay or would be stuck in the very middle between two others. I had to pay for an aisle and a middle seat. Both were considered prime seats but the two other middle ones were not.

There was one flight attendant who was exceptionally rude about the fact that they didn’t have any meatless options left when I told her I was a vegetarian. The boarding process was a bit disorganized and unclear but everything else was very good.

Seats are not comfortable. Some of the food was good and some not so good.

Really, nothing. I flew economy, and received a very good economy experience.

Flight attendants were polite but not attentive. They did not clean cabin throughout trip, and the airplane upon disembarking looked disastrous! Garbage everywhere ! The state of the cabin did NOT leave passenger with a ‘cared-for’ feeling. It looked a total mess. They also closed themselves off in the back of the plane and passengers felt like they needed to knock to get a glass of water. Very dissppointing.

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