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Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 300

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or March, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 996

One-way from

R7 300

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R17 771

Good round-trip deal

R19 690 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/4-12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Zurich to Johannesburg
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  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Zurich to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 367 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/314:35JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 107
Fri 25/418:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/59:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 162
Sat 26/47:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 2/623:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2R13 291
Sun 27/411:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop21h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/59:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 420
Tue 10/619:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops25h 50mAir France
Thu 26/618:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 20/2R13 531
Wed 23/416:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 15/513:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 858
Sat 22/218:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 30/321:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 914
Sat 16/814:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Fri 29/821:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2R16 499
Fri 28/322:45ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSWISS
Thu 10/419:35JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R16 886
Thu 6/314:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 19/31:15JNB - ZRH
2 stops22h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 790
Thu 28/816:40ZRH - JNB
2 stops21h 40mRwandAir
Wed 17/93:10JNB - ZRH
2 stops28h 45mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R18 066
Sat 26/718:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop13h 50mCondor
Fri 8/817:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mCondor
Deal found 20/2R19 670

Find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Zurich

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 25/4

18:00-7:00

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

1:15-22:25

2 stops21h 10m

R12 996

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 10/3

10:45-9:25

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

19:40-17:55

1 stop23h 15m

R13 033

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 6/3

20:15-13:10

2 stops15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

R13 107

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 25/4

21:05-8:35

1 stop35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

9:55-7:15

1 stop21h 20m

R13 199

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 26/4

7:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

R13 291

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 12/3

14:45-10:50

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

19:05-13:50

1 stop19h 45m

R13 476

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 23/4

16:40-16:10

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:55-14:20

1 stop24h 25m

R14 711

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 30/4

15:20-7:00

1 stop15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

21:15-12:10

1 stop14h 55m

R14 932

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 16/8

14:55-7:10

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/8

21:45-13:55

1 stop16h 10m

R16 499

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 28/3

22:45-10:25

Nonstop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

19:35-6:20

Nonstop10h 45m

R16 886

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to JNB are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS and South African from Zurich to Johannesburg have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

South African
7,5
Good
44 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Zurich, you will be flying from Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 9,4 km from the centre of Zurich. There are 2 flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 9 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 033 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, starting at R13 107 and R13 199 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R8 296 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R8 904 and Ethiopian Air from R10 692 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R18 669. While the most popular route (Zurich - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 660 on average our data indicates R24 570 when flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR9 920AverageR16 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 789AverageR15 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 016AverageR18 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 372AverageR14 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 656AverageR19 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 995AverageR16 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 669AverageR18 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 134AverageR18 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 559AverageR26 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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