What is the cheapest month to fly to Switzerland?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Switzerland is March . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Switzerland if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Switzerland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Switzerland?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Switzerland.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland?

Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R716, while return flights cost around R1 407.

How much is a return flight to Switzerland?

A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R1 116, however they can be found for as little as R76.

Where does the fastest flight to Switzerland depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Switzerland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).

Does Zurich have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Zurich?

Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

R20 613+ Flights to Switzerland

Flights to Switzerland in 2025

Return from	R11 135
One-way from	R5 494
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 388

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34h 00m total
Johannesburg to Zurich

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21/3
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18h 50m total
Johannesburg to Switzerland

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1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 374

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Deal found 20/2R11 466

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Deal found 20/2R11 577

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1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 374

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Deal found 20/2R11 466

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Deal found 20/2R11 503

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Cmt 10/518:00ZRH - JNB

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Deal found 21/2R11 559

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Deal found 20/2R11 946

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Deal found 20/2R11 135

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Deal found 20/2R11 374

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Cum 21/313:20JNB - ZRH

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Deal found 20/2R5 494

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Deal found 20/2R20 997

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Zurich

Sal 1/7

18:55-9:25

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 23/3

14:35-7:40

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Zurich

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20:15-13:05

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R11 430

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JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:55-22:20

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JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Zurich

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10:25-8:35

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 4/5

17:50-15:45

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Zurich

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18:00-7:50

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R11 559

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JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 9/3

1:15-18:25

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Zurich

Cum 14/3

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R11 595

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 10/3

19:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

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R11 780

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Cmt 19/7

20:40-14:20

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Paz 27/7

16:40-16:10

1 stop23h 30m

R11 817

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 7/4

17:55-8:55

1 stop15h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

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19:00-10:35

1 stop15h 35m

R11 835

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Çar 19/3

17:00-22:45

2 stops30h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Cum 21/3

14:35-16:00

2 stops24h 25m

R12 001

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Best time to book a flight to Switzerland

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Travel insights for flights to Switzerland

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How long is the flight to Switzerland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Switzerland takes 17 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Switzerland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Switzerland?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Switzerland should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Switzerland

The most flights from Johannesburg to Switzerland are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Switzerland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Switzerland are Emirates, SWISS and Kenya Airways.

Emirates

From R613

SWISS

From R616

Kenya Airways

From R591

Qatar Airways

From R600

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Switzerland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Switzerland are Egyptair, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Switzerland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Switzerland when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Switzerland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Switzerland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Switzerland?

The most popular places in Switzerland to fly to are Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Switzerland by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 333 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 568 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African

7,5

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 610 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Switzerland if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Switzerland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Switzerland?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Switzerland.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland?
Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R716, while return flights cost around R1 407.
How much is a return flight to Switzerland?
A return flight to Switzerland will typically cost around R1 116, however they can be found for as little as R76.
Where does the fastest flight to Switzerland depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Switzerland, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).
Does Zurich have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Zurich?
Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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What are the most popular places to fly to in Switzerland?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Switzerland in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 Şubat 2025.

The most popular places in Switzerland to fly to are Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Switzerland by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Can I find cheaper flights to Switzerland if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Switzerland?

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