Cheap flights from Switzerland to Johannesburg from R8 558

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Switzerland is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around R4 296, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of December, then departing from Switzerland during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R4 312.

The cheapest day to depart from Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R28 482. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Switzerland because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R38 703.

Fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Switzerland - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Switzerland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R15 589 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Switzerland for as low as R13 420 on momondo.

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Condor, KLM and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Switzerland according to our data. Condor is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between Switzerland and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 76 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, SWISS have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of May 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 22:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of May 2026, 17 flights take off from Switzerland and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.