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Among airlines operating Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 644 € return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with 1.249 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 60 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A340-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 761 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 923 €, a difference of 162 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 9:11
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 9:11.

The flight takes about 10h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of 822 €. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 41m, covering 13.537 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 658 €.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 42m, compared to 14h 43m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 6 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from 642 € to 1.085 €, with an average of 822 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 642 € counts as a good deal.