Cheap flights from Switzerland to Johannesburg from R5 231

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Switzerland is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 455, 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 June, then departing from Switzerland during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 856.

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 R29 244. 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 R39 739.

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 850 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 198 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Etihad Airways, Egyptair, and KLM 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 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 7% 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 74 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. Monday 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 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of March 2026, 6 flights take off from Switzerland and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 50% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

On average, it takes 10h 50m to fly from Switzerland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you fly out of Zurich (the most popular airport in Switzerland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport). If you’re flying out of Basel and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 14h 15m.