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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Johannesburg (ZRH-JNB)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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14:55 - 7:10ZRH-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
21:45 - 13:55JNB-ZRH
16h 10m1 stop
R10 464Egyptair
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Sat, May 3 - Fri, May 30
14:55 - 7:10ZRH-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
21:45 - 13:55JNB-ZRH
16h 10m1 stop
R10 935Egyptair
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Sat, May 3 - Sun, Jun 1
20:15 - 13:10ZRH-JNB
15h 55m2 stops
14:35 - 7:40JNB-ZRH
18h 05m2 stops
R12 745Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 10
20:15 - 13:10ZRH-JNB
15h 55m2 stops
14:35 - 7:40JNB-ZRH
18h 05m2 stops
R12 763Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 29
19:10 - 22:00ZRH-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
23:55 - 18:40JNB-ZRH
19h 45m1 stop
R12 962KLM
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Fri, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 24
6:55 - 22:00ZRH-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
23:55 - 16:45JNB-ZRH
17h 50m1 stop
R13 053KLM
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Mon, Jan 20 - Sat, Feb 15
16:40 - 9:50ZRH-JNB
17h 10m1 stop
20:15 - 14:20JNB-ZRH
18h 05m1 stop
R14 936Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 23 - Tue, May 6
9:40 - 16:10ZRH-JNB
30h 30m1 stop
20:15 - 14:20JNB-ZRH
18h 05m1 stop
R14 990Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 9 - Tue, May 6
22:45 - 10:25ZRH-JNB
10h 40mdirect
23:55 - 9:45JNB-ZRH
10h 50mdirect
R16 366SWISS
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 28
22:45 - 10:25ZRH-JNB
10h 40mdirect
20:25 - 6:15JNB-ZRH
10h 50mdirect
R16 420SWISS
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 16

Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What is the cheapest Zurich to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Zurich to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Zurich to Johannesburg cost R23 008 and was between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R23 918.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Zurich to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to Johannesburg, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg, 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 is March, where tickets cost R16 149 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R26 033 and R25 798 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

R7 984
Flight from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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.
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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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg was R441 for a one-way ticket and R578 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 travelers 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.

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Direct departures

Zurich to Johannesburg

Monday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Tuesday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Wednesday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Thursday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Friday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Saturday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Sunday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to Zurich

Monday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1347 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
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Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

8,0 ExcellentAdi, Nov 2024AMS - YYZ
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Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Flight left a few minutes late, but that's it. I wish the seats could be wider and recline more.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

Great flight because I upgraded to Premium Comfort. Made a huge difference in the experience.

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

Was trying to change a flight but told that Canadian and local klm systems do not interact so they could not access my booking. Overall I like klm a lot but if it was important to change flights I would be very frustrated.

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

Lots of water brought around by staff which is very important to stay hydrated on a long flight. There provided swiss chocolate icecream! The attention to detail is obvious. They really want to make their passengers entertained and comfortable.

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

This was an upgrade to business class and really enjoyed the experience. Much better than my earlier flight and thank you.

It was a pleasant experience accept temperature in the plane It was extremely cold in the airplane that I was shivering I got sick because of the extreme cold temperature on my flight

Crew was wonderful, snacks were so good and quite a variety for free, food was mediocre, big selection of movies and they kept lavatories pretty clean throughout the flight

It was unclear that additional passport control was needed before boarding. The seats were cramped and uncomfortable even for small persons. The arm rests were unable to be lifted completely out of the way and the media controls cut-out made them uncomfortable to lean on. One audio channel was not working on one of our seats.

Flight was very full and we had to checkin our carry on. Stuff however promised us that our luggage will be the first one to come out and it did

Great food - movie selection was good. Plane was a few minutes late but got to destination on time.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

On board was excellent—a remarkable positive change. Check in was horrifying. Forced to check in branded cabin baggage approved bags weighing 10 and 12 kgs each, because desk insisted these were not fit for overhead lockers. Got charged £160 for two bags. Behaviour of staff was hostile, motivated and rude. Wonder if BA pays commissions on collection, or borrows staff from Airport operator. Basle evidently is an airport used by budget airline— and customers are treated like consumers.

They took good care of me on the plane and had it not been for handicap assistance I would definitely had missed my connecting flight . Not BA fault but The airport security instead . Two hours is way too long for security

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

the old seats really need to go. they are not comfortable and outdated by many years. I waited over 40 minutes for my bag, unacceptable!

No gate was assigned until 5mins before boarding so left us running to find it. Then over 2 hours on runway. First due to weather, which was understood, but then over 1 hour for something that wasn't really a problem. Poor communication between ground control and flight crew. The flight crew was wonderful. British airways will be on list of airlines to travel again.

Business class in Club Europe is basically a slightly larger seat, with the middle seat blocked off. Not really business class, except for the free food/drink - which was also delicious!

I appreciated the on-board entertainment options. The meals served were not very good, in my opinion.

Could have done with a 2nd round of drinks even if it was only to distribute bottled water

Flights were in time, everything was organized, food was really good!

Friendly crew members. Food was so-so, below average. However, ice cream add a little touch and made a difference.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/2Fri
3 stops
39h 45mZRH-JNB
R7 984
2/12Mon
1 stop
14h 50mZRH-JNB
R8 147
8/2Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
36h 30mZRH-JNB
R10 174
20/1Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 35mZRH-JNB
R11 532
6/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 20mZRH-JNB
R12 293
12/1Sun
1 stopKLM
25h 50mZRH-JNB
R13 831
6/1Mon
1 stopKLM
25h 50mZRH-JNB
R13 868
28/12Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
26h 40mZRH-JNB
R16 076
10/1Fri
directSWISS
10h 40mZRH-JNB
R21 725
28/4Mon
directSWISS
10h 30mZRH-JNB
R21 924

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Last minute flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/11Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 55mZRH-JNB
28/11Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 05mJNB-ZRH
R15 008
25/11Mon
multi-stopKLM
14h 05mZRH-JNB
28/11Thu
multi-stopKLM
36h 10mJNB-ZRH
R16 945
24/11Sun
multi-stopKLM
25h 50mZRH-JNB
1/12Sun
multi-stopKLM
19h 30mJNB-ZRH
R17 162
24/11Sun
multi-stopAir France
27h 00mZRH-JNB
1/12Sun
multi-stopAir France
15h 10mJNB-ZRH
R17 488
25/11Mon
multi-stopKLM
14h 05mZRH-JNB
28/11Thu
multi-stopKLM
18h 55mJNB-ZRH
R17 543
24/11Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 35mZRH-JNB
1/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
30h 30mJNB-ZRH
R17 814
25/11Mon
multi-stop
39h 45mZRH-JNB
28/11Thu
multi-stop
24h 10mJNB-ZRH
R18 031
24/11Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 55mZRH-JNB
30/11Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 40mJNB-ZRH
R18 973
25/11Mon
directSWISS
10h 40mZRH-JNB
28/11Thu
directSWISS
10h 50mJNB-ZRH
R34 180
24/11Sun
directSWISS
10h 40mZRH-JNB
1/12Sun
directSWISS
10h 50mJNB-ZRH
R34 271

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