ZRH - JNB

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£503
Typical prices: £574-£1,002
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/11Sat 5/12
ZRH - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£830
Typical prices: £867-£1,165
SWISS
Fri 22/1Mon 1/2
ZRH - JNB • Direct
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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from £503 (return)
SWISS
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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You can fly direct with SWISS. Average duration is 10h 50m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg (ZRH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Johannesburg

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:40 - 09:40
ZRH
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JNB
26h 00m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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ZRH
33h 55m
2 stops
£503Turkish Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:40 - 09:40
ZRH
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JNB
26h 00m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 17:35
JNB
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ZRH
29h 05m
2 stops
£503Turkish Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 - 09:40
ZRH
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JNB
21h 45m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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ZRH
33h 55m
2 stops
£503Turkish Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 - 09:40
ZRH
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JNB
21h 35m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 17:35
JNB
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ZRH
29h 05m
2 stops
£503Turkish Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:40 - 09:40
ZRH
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JNB
26h 00m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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ZRH
33h 55m
2 stops
£509Turkish Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:55 - 08:20
ZRH
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 13:20
JNB
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ZRH
27h 35m
1 stop
£515Etihad Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:55 - 08:20
ZRH
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 13:20
JNB
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ZRH
27h 35m
1 stop
£515Etihad Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:35 - 09:40
ZRH
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JNB
20h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 12:35
JNB
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ZRH
18h 35m
1 stop
£515Turkish Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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22:30 - 10:00
ZRH
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JNB
10h 30mdirect
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20:40 - 06:10
JNB
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ZRH
10h 30mdirect
£830SWISS
Tue, 8 Dec - Sun, 17 Jan
SWISS Logo
22:30 - 10:00
ZRH
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JNB
10h 30mdirect
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20:40 - 06:10
JNB
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ZRH
10h 30mdirect
£830SWISS
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Zurich to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Johannesburg 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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zurich usually cost between £534 and £691 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £503 on Turkish Airlines (12 Nov–5 Dec).

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 November, where tickets cost £564 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £956 and £932 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £644 on average.

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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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg

 
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Johannesburg

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£366
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Zurich to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £366 for a one-way ticket and £503 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    Lufthansa, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to 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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 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 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 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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 airline flying from Zurich to Johannesburg

 
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 Johannesburg? 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.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 2019 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

10.0 ExcellentVedat, Jul 2026
ZRH - ORD
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I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

I like it very much it was a good experience with an excellent service

The crew and service was excellent. The food and entertainment were very good but not excellent.

On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Everything you need to know for your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Zurich (ZRH)
OR Tambo (JNB)