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Cheap flights from Zurich to South Africa from R6 733

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 278

One-way from

R6 733
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/5-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 26/521:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/614:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R13 278
Tue 20/511:20ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/623:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 297
Thu 23/114:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/319:05JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 316
Fri 31/114:15ZRH - JNB
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Sun 16/223:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/1R13 335
Tue 18/215:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 25/213:20JNB - ZRH
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 372
Tue 4/26:30ZRH - JNB
2 stops38h 30mAir France
Tue 18/219:40JNB - ZRH
1 stop23h 15mAir France
Deal found 17/1R13 504
Wed 22/1021:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/1110:00JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/1R13 673
Sun 2/36:45ZRH - DUR
2 stops29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/316:05DUR - ZRH
2 stops22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 899
Sat 1/313:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Sun 30/321:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 17/1R13 974
Thu 1/516:40ZRH - DUR
2 stops17h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 12/512:05DUR - ZRH
2 stops19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R14 068
Wed 29/16:55ZRH - CPT
2 stops24h 35mKLM
Tue 11/218:10CPT - ZRH
2 stops20h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/1R14 407
Wed 26/220:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/315:20CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R14 426

Find flights from Zurich to South Africa within your budget

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ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Mon 26/5

21:30-13:05

2 stops15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

14:30-8:00

2 stops17h 30m

R13 278

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 20/5

11:20-8:10

1 stop20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

R13 297

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 31/1

14:15-22:00

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

23:55-13:35

1 stop14h 40m

R13 335

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 18/2

15:10-14:40

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

13:20-13:40

1 stop25h 20m

R13 372

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 19/2

6:45-10:50

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

R13 429

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 4/2

6:30-22:00

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

19:40-17:55

1 stop23h 15m

R13 504

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sun 16/2

10:25-8:35

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

10:00-6:30

1 stop21h 30m

R13 711

ZurichDurban

ZRH - DUR

ZRHDUR

Zurich

Sun 2/3

6:45-13:30

2 stops29h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/3

16:05-13:50

2 stops22h 45m

R13 899

ZurichDurban

ZRH - DUR

ZRHDUR

Zurich

Thu 1/5

16:40-10:35

2 stops17h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 12/5

12:05-7:55

2 stops19h 50m

R14 068

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 29/1

6:55-8:30

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

18:10-13:35

2 stops20h 25m

R14 407

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zurich to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to South Africa. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 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 South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways from Zurich to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Zurich (ZRH), located 9,4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Zurich to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Condor, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 790. Egyptair flights start at R8 971 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R9 460 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Zurich to South Africa are Zurich - Cape Town Intl, Zurich - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Zurich - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to South Africa?

    On average you can expect to pay R25 343 for a flight from Zurich to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R24 774 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R12 996.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zurich to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to South Africa. 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 17 January 2025.
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KLMCheapestR10 121AverageR19 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 048AverageR13 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 643AverageR16 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 678AverageR19 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 744AverageR19 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 278AverageR16 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 440AverageR19 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 894AverageR31 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 979AverageR19 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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