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

• Earliest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 9:06
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 9:06.

The flight takes about 10h 36m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Johannesburg takes 10h 36m, covering 13 542 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 Zurich to Johannesburg range from R12 157 to R20 564, with an average of R15 582 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R15 582. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 194 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R23 659 for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Johannesburg flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 140–R1 628 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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.

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 Zurich to Johannesburg route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Zurich to Johannesburg route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R14 409 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R17 486, a difference of R3 077. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Johannesburg.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 42m, compared to 14h 43m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Johannesburg 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

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