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R5 016 Cheap flights to Zurich

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Zurich departing on 11/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Emirates Logo
10:05 - 20:05
JNB
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ZRH
34h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 20:35
ZRH
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JNB
22h 35m
1 stop
R10 536Emirates
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 14:20
CPT
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ZRH
25h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:30
ZRH
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CPT
25h 20m
1 stop
R10 568Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 18:55
JNB
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ZRH
33h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:20 - 8:20
ZRH
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JNB
34h 00m
1 stop
R10 584Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Aug 31
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 18:55
JNB
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ZRH
33h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:20
ZRH
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JNB
33h 45m
1 stop
R10 601Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 14:20
CPT
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ZRH
18h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:30
ZRH
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CPT
25h 20m
1 stop
R10 617Qatar Airways
Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 28
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 14:20
CPT
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ZRH
25h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:15
ZRH
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CPT
18h 05m
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R10 633Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 27
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 7:15
CPT
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ZRH
18h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:30
ZRH
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CPT
25h 20m
1 stop
R10 649Qatar Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 14:15
JNB
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ZRH
24h 45m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:10 - 9:40
ZRH
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JNB
42h 30m
2 stops
R10 844Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 13:45
JNB
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ZRH
25h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:40 - 9:40
ZRH
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JNB
26h 00m
2 stops
R10 860Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 23
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 20:05
CPT
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ZRH
25h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 18:05
ZRH
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CPT
20h 05m
1 stop
R11 575Emirates
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 30

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

10:05-20:05

1 stop34h 00m

Zurich

Sun 16/8

22:00-20:35

1 stop22h 35m

R10 536

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

13:15-14:20

1 stop25h 05m

Zurich

Tue 28/7

16:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R10 568

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

9:45-18:55

1 stop33h 10m

Zurich

Mon 31/8

22:20-8:20

1 stop34h 00m

R10 584

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

9:45-18:55

1 stop33h 10m

Zurich

Thu 29/10

21:35-8:20

1 stop33h 45m

R10 601

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

19:30-14:20

1 stop18h 50m

Zurich

Tue 28/7

16:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R10 617
Fastest return journey

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

13:15-14:20

1 stop25h 05m

Zurich

Mon 27/7

16:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

R10 633

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

13:15-7:15

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Thu 30/7

16:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R10 649

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Zurich

Wed 7/10

15:10-9:40

2 stops42h 30m

R10 844

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

Zurich

Mon 23/11

6:40-9:40

2 stops26h 00m

R10 860

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

18:25-20:05

1 stop25h 40m

Zurich

Wed 30/9

22:00-18:05

1 stop20h 05m

R11 575

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Zurich flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Zurich. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 088. The month of February is another great option to travel to Zurich, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R11 169.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zurich?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Zurich for R3 069/person, which is 8% cheaper than the average flight to Zurich. To find the cheapest price to Zurich from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Zurich is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Zurich on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R13 597. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Zurich on Saturday is R16 528.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

Flying to Zurich from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 055 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Zurich, so prices are often more expensive at around R14 539 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zurich?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zurich from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zurich for around R11 986 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zurich from South Africa for as low as R11 331 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Zurich

Find the cheapest flights to Zurich from your nearest city or airport
Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ZURICH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTNovember8% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich costs on average just R11 088 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZURICH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTAugust8% more expensiveIt costs about R13 052 for flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZURICH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember345% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Zurich flight deals and tips

Summary info about Zurich flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R5 016

Best Round-Trip Price

R10 536

Fastest flight time

17h 25m

Popular in

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The best one-way flight price to Zurich from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 016 (Cape Town Intl to Zurich).
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The best round-trip flight price to Zurich from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 536 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich).
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The fastest flight to Zurich from South Africa takes 17h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Zurich, with a 7% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zurich

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zurich?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 75 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Zurich. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R11 986.

Is there an alternative airport near Zurich?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Zurich is possible. If you are planning a flight to Zurich, consider booking flights to Thal St Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (77 km from Zurich city centre), Basel EuroAirport Swiss (80 km from Zurich city centre), Mulhouse EuroAirport (80 km from Zurich city centre), Belp Airport (94 km from Zurich city centre) or St. Moritz Engadin Airport (138 km from Zurich city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Zurich?

The cheapest airport near Zurich is typically Basel EuroAirport Swiss, with an average price of R3 334/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Zurich Airport?

Prices for flights to Zurich Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Zurich Airport?

As of June 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Zurich Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Zurich Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Zurich Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zurich Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zurich Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Zurich?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Zurich with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Zurich on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Zurich?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Zurich. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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