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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £503 and £784 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £466 on Air Europa (15 Jan–30 Jan).

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 02m.

Question 2

How often are flights from Zurich to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Zurich and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £503 and £784 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £466 on Air Europa (15 Jan–30 Jan).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Madrid (MAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £549.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 16h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £482. There are 5227 mi between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 11

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Booking 54 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.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £533). Flying from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £933). 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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Question 15

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Accepted Answer

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing Air Canada (93%), SWISS (93%) or South African (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to JNB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 0 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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Zurich to OR Tambo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Zurich.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Zurich to OR Tambo with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to OR Tambo from Zurich? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Zurich to OR Tambo on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£466
One-way from	£365
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£564

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Booking 54 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to JNB?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £503 and £784 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £466 on Air Europa (15 Jan–30 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

How often are flights from Zurich to Johannesburg delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Zurich and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 5% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% 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?

Madrid (MAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £549.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

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Best flights from Zurich to OR Tambo
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Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £503 and £784 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £466 on Air Europa (15 Jan–30 Jan).