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Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £469

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 13 February 2026.

Sun 30/816:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/909:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/2£469
Mon 16/321:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/309:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/2£470
Tue 9/616:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/609:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/2£472
Sun 30/816:15
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 20/909:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/2£497
Sat 14/321:35
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/309:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/2£499
Sat 14/310:45
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/309:50
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/2£500
Wed 19/811:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Air Europa
Tue 8/918:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 10/2£520
Wed 2/911:05
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Air Europa
Sat 26/918:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 10/2£522
Thu 5/310:40
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2£522
Wed 5/818:30
ZRH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Air Europa
Thu 3/918:55
JNB
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 15m
Air Europa
Deal found 12/2£523
Thu 26/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2£524
Thu 19/220:15
ZRH
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/214:30
JNB
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2£524

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£543
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Zurich to Johannesburg
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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
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Zurich

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Depart

Return

Price

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Sat 14/3

10:45-08:20

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

09:50-18:20

1 stop33h 30m

£500

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 5/3

10:40-10:50

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-09:40

1 stop15h 35m

£522

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 7/8

11:05-09:50

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

18:55-10:05

1 stop15h 10m

£523

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 26/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-07:40

2 stops18h 10m

£524

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 26/2

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-17:15

1 stop23h 10m

£524

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Wed 25/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:30-08:20

2 stops17h 50m

£540

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Thu 12/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

14:30-07:40

2 stops18h 10m

£541

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 13/3

20:15-20:10

2 stops22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

14:30-07:40

2 stops18h 10m

£541

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Tue 5/5

10:30-09:25

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

21:15-18:55

1 stop21h 40m

£543

ZurichJohannesburg

ZRH - JNB

ZRHJNB

Zurich

Fri 12/6

07:40-10:30

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

£549

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 6 February 2026.

Booking 55 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £191). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £418). 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 13 February 2026.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 13 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS and Condor from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,872 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,872 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,872 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Condor
6.4
Okay
400 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,872 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Zurich (ZRH) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Zurich; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Zurich airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 5.9 mi journey to Zurich (ZRH) from Zurich’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 15h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £523. There are 5227 mi between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from £167. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SWISS. Condor is currently priced 74% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing SWISS (73%), Air Canada (72%) or South African (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £191). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £418). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest£167Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£716Average£1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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