Cheap flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £279
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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JNB
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or November, booked 12 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 30 December 2025.
Mon 29/1219:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Fri 2/123:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop33h 16mKLM
Deal found 29/12£1,002
Mon 29/1222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Fri 2/115:15JNB - ZRH
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 29/12£1,701
Mon 29/1220:15ZRH - JNB
4 stops38h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/114:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12£2,095
Wed 31/1208:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mCondor
Thu 2/418:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mCondor
Deal found 29/12£3,297
Wed 31/1220:15ZRH - JNB
3 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/314:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12£3,618
Wed 31/1210:40ZRH - JNB
2 stops26h 40mRwandAir
Sat 28/316:50JNB - ZRH
3 stops24h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 29/12£3,874
Wed 31/1220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/414:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12£4,126
Wed 31/1210:40ZRH - JNB
2 stops26h 40mRwandAir
Mon 30/316:50JNB - ZRH
3 stops24h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 29/12£4,347
Best flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Wed 21/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/109:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12£577
Mon 23/311:35ZRH - JNB
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/418:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12£622
Sat 31/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Thu 19/220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 28/12£655
Thu 5/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/214:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12£667
Sun 1/206:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Mon 16/223:59JNB - ZRH
1 stop14h 31mKLM
Deal found 29/12£678
Sun 25/110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12£579
Sat 31/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Sun 15/220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mCondor
Deal found 28/12£655
Sun 8/320:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops15h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/414:30JNB - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12£667
Fri 23/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12£616
Sat 31/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Tue 17/220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 29/12£655
Direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Zurich to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Mon 2/322:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 11/320:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 28/12£795
Tue 3/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Tue 17/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 29/12£817
Tue 3/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 16/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 29/12£819
Mon 2/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Mon 16/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 28/12£826
Mon 9/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Thu 19/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/12£828
Wed 21/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 4/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 28/12£872
Sun 25/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Fri 6/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/12£873
Fri 23/122:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Tue 3/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 28/12£905
Sun 1/222:40ZRH - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 18/220:15JNB - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
Deal found 29/12£906
Last-minute flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo. Data last updated 30 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 10/108:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 10mCondor
Sun 25/120:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 28/12£607
Wed 14/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 10mCondor
Sun 1/220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 30/12£515
Wed 21/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12£577
Wed 21/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12£605
Thu 22/115:10ZRH - JNB
1 stop16h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12£451
Fri 23/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12£615
Fri 23/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12£616
Fri 23/110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/12£643
Sat 24/121:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/12£578
Sat 24/111:35ZRH - JNB
1 stop19h 40mCondor
Wed 27/518:35JNB - ZRH
1 stop21h 05mCondor
Deal found 30/12£654
Sun 25/110:45ZRH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/209:50JNB - ZRH
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12£579
Sat 31/108:05ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 10mCondor
Thu 19/220:45JNB - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 29/12£655
One-way flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Sat 25/419:30ZRH - JNB
1 stop35h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/12£279
Mon 30/310:00ZRH - JNB
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£378
Mon 12/120:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12£490
Sun 1/220:15ZRH - JNB
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12£522
Wed 1/408:00ZRH - JNB
1 stop23h 30mCondor
Deal found 29/12£548
Mon 30/316:50ZRH - JNB
1 stop14h 40mCondor
Deal found 30/12£556
Mon 2/220:15ZRH - JNB
4 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12£713
Wed 1/421:00ZRH - JNB
4 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12£752
Sat 25/421:00ZRH - JNB
4 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12£784
Wed 14/120:15ZRH - JNB
4 stops38h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/12£808
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 30 December 2025.
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 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Wed 21/1
21:35-08:20
1 stop33h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 28/1
09:50-12:50
1 stop28h 00m
£577
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 25/1
10:45-08:20
1 stop20h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 18/2
09:50-12:50
1 stop28h 00m
£579
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Fri 23/1
21:35-08:20
1 stop33h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 18/2
09:50-12:50
1 stop28h 00m
£616
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Mon 23/3
11:35-16:05
2 stops27h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 12/4
18:35-15:40
1 stop21h 05m
£622
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 31/1
11:35-08:15
1 stop19h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/2
20:45-09:30
1 stop13h 45m
£655
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 31/1
11:35-08:15
1 stop19h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/2
20:45-15:20
1 stop19h 35m
£655
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sat 31/1
11:35-08:15
1 stop19h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/2
20:45-09:30
1 stop13h 45m
£655
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Thu 5/2
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 21/2
14:30-07:40
2 stops18h 10m
£667
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 8/3
20:15-13:05
2 stops15h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
14:30-08:20
2 stops17h 50m
£667
ZurichJohannesburg
ZRH - JNB
ZRHJNB
Zurich
Sun 1/2
06:50-22:05
1 stop14h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
23:59-13:30
1 stop14h 31m
£678
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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
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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 26 December 2025.
Booking 12 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 £197). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £493). 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 30 December 2025.
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?
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 30 December 2025.
The most flights from ZRH to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Zurich to Johannesburg delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Zurich and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £508.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.
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 30 December 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 2 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 22h 55m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £646. 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 £168. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SWISS. Condor is currently priced 75% 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 (93%), Air Canada (85%) or South African (85%) 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 £197). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £493). 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.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 December 2025.
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 30 December 2025.
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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to OR Tambo?
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