Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich
JNB — ZRH
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich are usually found in May or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Zurich
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 4 December 2025.
Popular in
August
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£595
Good round-trip deal
£591 or less
Good one-way deal
£362 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zurich
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
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 62 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?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of £380). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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 JNB to ZRH?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich
Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zurich. 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 4 December 2025.
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 6% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 216 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £436.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 13m.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich consider choosing Air Canada (80%), SWISS (80%) or South African (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Zurich that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zurich?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Zurich?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich (average of £380). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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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