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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights typically cost between £478 and £729 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £478 on Etihad Airways (28 Sept–19 Oct).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 40m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights typically cost between £478 and £729 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £478 on Etihad Airways (28 Sept–19 Oct).

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zurich 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

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zurich delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 4% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £497.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich on Cheapflights.

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h 20m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zurich is about 5227 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of £505). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £647). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to ZRH 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 Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Question 15

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Accepted Answer

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich consider choosing Air Canada (98%), SWISS (98%) or South African (98%) 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 JNB to ZRH?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Zurich is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich (ZRH) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 0 different airlines.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zurich.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Zurich 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 OR Tambo to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Zurich 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 OR Tambo to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from OR Tambo to Zurich.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from OR Tambo to Zurich with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Zurich from OR Tambo today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£478
One-way from	£255
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£527
Good round-trip deal	£593 or less
Good one-way deal	£501 or less

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich from £255

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to ZurichExplore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2026.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights typically cost between £478 and £729 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £478 on Etihad Airways (28 Sept–19 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich

The most flights from JNB to ZRH 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 Johannesburg to Zurich delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich on Cheapflights.

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £497.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 40m.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich flights typically cost between £478 and £729 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £478 on Etihad Airways (28 Sept–19 Oct).