Flights from Zurich Airport ZRH to Johannesburg Airport JNB

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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Zürich-Kloten to Oliver Reginald Tambo International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 3 airliners to choose from including Sirius Aero, Swiss and South African Airways. When travelling from Zürich-Kloten you will cover about 5,231 miles before you reach Oliver Reginald Tambo International. This journey will take 10 Hours 42 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at Oliver Reginald Tambo International please note the time difference, the time zone at Oliver Reginald Tambo International is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Zürich-Kloten.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Zürich-Kloten to Oliver Reginald Tambo International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss111111122:4022:40VIEW FLIGHTS
South African Airways111111109:2022:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Sirius Aero110111022:4022:40VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Zürich-Kloten to Oliver Reginald Tambo International are very limited. Only Swiss operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 22:40

To book your flight you can visit Swiss on their website swiss.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX282
Sirius AeroSA7242
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Tuesday
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX282
Sirius AeroSA7242
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Wednesday
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
SwissLX282
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Thursday
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX282
Sirius AeroSA7242
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Friday
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX282
Sirius AeroSA7242
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Saturday
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX282
Sirius AeroSA7242
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Sunday
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7242
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
SwissLX282
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Oliver Reginald Tambo International. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Frankfurt to Johannesburg011 Hours 1 Minute
Luxembourg to Johannesburg011 Hours 2 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB is £932.50 ($1237 €1087.73)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB?
The cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB is £1054.62 ($1399 €1230.18)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB?
The cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB is £162.83 ($216 €189.94)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB?
The cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB is £502.81 ($667 €586.51)
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Flight Info FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Who flies from Zurich to Johannesburg?
The following airlines fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB): Sirius Aero, South African Airways, Swiss.
How far is the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg?
The flight from Zurich to Johannesburg is 8,419KM or 5,231 miles.
How long does the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg to take?
The flight from Zurich to Johannesburg takes 10 Hours 42 Minutes.

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