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ZRHJNBFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareCHF416Etihad Airways
Fastest10h 30mgate to gate
Options found111flights on this route
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ACCESRAIL
9B-1350
07:32
2026-10-30
ZLP (ZLP)ZLP
28H :58 M
2 Stops
GVA
· 11h 38m Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
ADD
· 2h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:30
2026-10-31
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 649
Flight DetailsZLP to JNB - 28H :58 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
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ACCESRAIL
9B-1356
10:09
2026-10-30
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
26H :21 M
2 Stops
ZHT
· 8h 50m Geneva (ZHT), Switzerland
ADD
· 2h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:30
2026-10-31
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 649
Flight DetailsZRH to JNB - 26H :21 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
ACCESRAIL
9B-1356
10:32
2026-10-30
ZLP (ZLP)ZLP
25H :58 M
2 Stops
GVA
· 8h 38m Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
ADD
· 2h 05m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:30
2026-10-31
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
CHF 649
Flight DetailsZLP to JNB - 25H :58 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareCHF 416Etihad Airways10:30
Earliest departureCHF 673British Airways06:15
Shortest durationCHF 1,137Swiss22:30
Night
00:00-05:59
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06:00-11:59
CHF 416Etihad Airways at 10:30Afternoon
12:00-17:59
CHF 466Etihad Airways at 15:00Evening
18:00-23:59
CHF 553Air Europa at 18:30
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Zurich (ZRH)
Zurich Airport
Switzerland
GMT 1
Latitude: 47.464699
Longitude: 8.54917
Johannesburg (JNB)
Johannesburg International
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -26.1392
Longitude: 28.246
Distance: Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland to Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa - 8,418.99 km
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How to travel Zurich to Johannesburg
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹132,16410h 30m1 flight
Connecting flight₹48,394Longer, includes a stop110 options
Air distance is about 8,419 km. 17 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg
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AC
ACCESRAIL Flights
from CHF 57520 flights
Fares from
CHF 575
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
20 in the list above
BR
British Airways Flights
from CHF 65917 flights
Fares from
CHF 659
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from CHF 62112 flights
Fares from
CHF 621
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above
LU
Lufthansa Flights
from CHF 1,13712 flights
Fares from
CHF 1,137
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above
TU
Turkish Airlines Flights
from CHF 6518 flights
Fares from
CHF 651
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
10h 30m · Swiss
First departure of the day
06:15 · British Airways
Last departure of the day
22:30 · Swiss
Flight options found
111
Direct / non-stop options
1
Airport codes
Zurich–ZRH, Johannesburg–JNB
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 111 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:15 and the last around 22:30. The fastest flight takes about 10h 30m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from CHF 416, Afternoon from CHF 466, Evening from CHF 553. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Zurich
Zurich is compact enough to explore between train trips. The old town follows both sides of the Limmat, with narrow streets leading towards Lindenhof and church towers. Lake Zurich adds a waterfront walk or boat trip, and the city’s main station opens routes across Switzerland. Travellers from India may be using Zurich as an entry point for a longer holiday, but the centre offers a useful first day. Airport trains take around fifteen minutes to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
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Tips for travellers from India
The area around Zürich Hauptbahnhof suits a short stay with onward Swiss rail travel, while an old-town hotel puts the Limmat lanes closer. Airport trains reach the main station, but some services continue beyond it, so read the platform display rather than assuming every train terminates in Zurich. A lakefront hotel may still need a tram or walk after the main-station arrival.
Lindenhof, the riverbanks and the old town can be connected on foot without a succession of tram rides. The streets rise away from the Limmat, making a river-level route easier with luggage than a detour through the hilltop lanes. A Lake Zurich boat trip is a separate scheduled service; choose the departure pier and return point rather than treating every lake boat as a circular sightseeing tour. The main station is also a useful boundary between a compact city visit and a longer Swiss excursion. Lucerne or mountain destinations need their own train plan and should not be treated as nearby Zurich neighbourhoods. For a brief stop, keep the old town and lakefront together, then return to Hauptbahnhof for the airport. A hotel across the lake or outside the central rail corridor changes that simple transfer pattern, so compare the complete route before selecting accommodation.
Best time to visit Zurich
May to September, roughly 12–25°C, for lake walks and boat trips.
Places to visit in Zurich
LindenhofLake ZurichGrossmünsterKunsthaus ZürichBahnhofstrasseSwiss National Museum
How to reach Zurich
By Air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) is about 10 km north of the centre; frequent trains reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. Trams, buses and taxis provide other connections.
By Rail: Zürich Hauptbahnhof has direct airport trains and long-distance services across Switzerland.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis serve regional destinations; intercity road links radiate from Zurich.
What to do in Zurich
Walk old town lanes to Lindenhof.
Take a boat trip on Lake Zurich.
See the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Visit the Swiss National Museum beside the main station.
Zurich airport information
Zurich Airport (ZRH).
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.
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Tips for travellers from India
Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.
Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.
Best time to visit Johannesburg
April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.
Places to visit in Johannesburg
Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery
How to reach Johannesburg
By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.
By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.
By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.
What to do in Johannesburg
Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.
Johannesburg airport information
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Zurich to Johannesburg flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Zurich to Johannesburg dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at CHF 416. This can change from week to week.
How far is Zurich from Johannesburg by air?
The direct air distance between Zurich (ZRH) and Johannesburg (JNB) is about 8,419 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from ZRH to JNB?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for Zurich to Johannesburg. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Zurich to Johannesburg?
ACCESRAIL, British Airways, Klm Royal Dutch, Lufthansa and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg?
The quickest non-stop Zurich to Johannesburg flight on this page takes about 10h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Zurich to Johannesburg flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Zurich to Johannesburg flight fare?
The lowest Zurich to Johannesburg fare on this page is CHF 416. Fares on the same dates run up to CHF 2,303, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Zurich to Johannesburg flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:15 and the last around 22:30, local time at Zurich. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 8,418.99 km.
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Lowest Zurich to Johannesburg airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
CHF 416
30/10/2026
Etihad Airways
10:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
CHF 408
09/11/2026
Etihad Airways
10:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
CHF 396
08/01/2027
Etihad Airways
10:30
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Zurich to Johannesburg Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Zurich and Johannesburg is about 8,419 KM. In these results, journey times range from 10h 30m to 42h 21m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Zurich to Johannesburg Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 111 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Zurich is at 06:15 and the last is at 22:30. Flights leave from Zurich Airport and land at Johannesburg International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Zurich to Johannesburg
Aerial Distance
8,419 KM
Flight Duration
10h 30m - 42h 21m
Airport Codes
Zurich - ZRH, Johannesburg - JNB
Total Flights Available
111 flights1 direct110 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:15
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
16 flights0 direct16 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
34 flights0 direct34 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
28 flights0 direct28 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
21 flights0 direct21 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
12 flights1 direct11 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
ZRH: Zurich Airport. Zurich airport is rail-friendly and efficient. Trains reach the main station quickly, while taxis are useful for lake-side hotels, ski luggage or early-morning departures.
JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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