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Cheap flights from Zurich to South Africa 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

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zurich to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 015

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
  • 44h 05m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Zurich to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R22 037 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 367 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 25/48:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/51:15JNB - ZRH
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R13 015
Thu 6/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/314:35JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 107
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
Sun 11/59:50JNB - 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 23/417:55ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/413:05CPT - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 342
Wed 24/916:40ZRH - DUR
2 stops17h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 8/1011:55DUR - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R14 453
Thu 20/1120:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/1214:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R14 619
Wed 12/314:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/516:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 748
Sat 13/1213:55ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Fri 2/121:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 21/2R14 858
Wed 23/416:40ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 15/513:55JNB - ZRH
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R14 895
Wed 30/415:20ZRH - JNB
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 18/521:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 932

Find flights from Zurich to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to South Africa 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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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 25/4

8:05-7:00

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

1:15-22:25

2 stops21h 10m

R13 015

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

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

Sun 27/4

11:15-8:35

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-18:55

1 stop33h 05m

R13 420

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 10/6

19:30-21:20

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

18:50-10:25

1 stop15h 35m

R13 531

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 23/4

17:55-8:05

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

13:05-13:20

1 stop24h 15m

R14 342

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 23/4

21:30-14:35

2 stops17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:50-8:00

2 stops18h 10m

R14 637

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 12/3

14:45-12:00

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

16:35-14:05

1 stop21h 30m

R14 748

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 858

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

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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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to ZA0 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 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 296. Ethiopian Air flights start at R9 365 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R9 402 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay R24 570 for a flight from Zurich to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R18 669 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R14 029.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR9 920AverageR17 665FlexibilityNo 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 372AverageR15 719FlexibilityNo 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 559AverageR30 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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