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Zürich ZRHJohannesburg JNB
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Zürich ZRHJohannesburg JNB
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Zürich ZRHJohannesburg JNB
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Zürich ZRHJohannesburg JNB
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Zürich ZRHJohannesburg JNB
£701
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£400

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,500

Cheapest round-trip

£611

Average round-trip

£1,095

Nonstop flights in July

£1,420 – £1,687

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185; single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8428 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Swiss International Air Lines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Swiss International Air Lines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Swiss International Air Lines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Swiss International Air Lines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
16°C8°C
11 Jul
18°C11°C
Sunday
5 Jul
18°C9°C
12 Jul
18°C10°C
Monday
6 Jul
19°C10°C
13 Jul
18°C11°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
19°C11°C
14 Jul
18°C9°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
18°C10°C
15 Jul
16°C6°C
Thursday
9 Jul
18°C10°C
16 Jul
18°C9°C
Friday
10 Jul
18°C10°C
17 Jul
19°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Zürich and Johannesburg is 8428 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Pegasus, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, and easyJet. Zürich and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Zürich and Johannesburg?
The flight distance between Zürich and Johannesburg is 8428 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Johannesburg?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Johannesburg with Ethiopian Airlines, Pegasus, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Zürich and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Zürich and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Zürich?
There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Johannesburg depart?
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