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6:05 pm - 9:55 amZRH-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
9:05 pm - 10:30 amJNB-ZRH
14h 25m1 stop
Mon, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 24
7:10 pm - 10:00 pmZRH-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
11:55 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-ZRH
14h 40m1 stop
$729KLM
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Wed, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 20
8:15 pm - 1:10 pmZRH-JNB
15h 55m2 stops
2:30 pm - 8:00 amJNB-ZRH
17h 30m2 stops
$736Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 13 - Wed, Apr 16
6:45 am - 10:50 amZRH-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
7:05 pm - 10:10 amJNB-ZRH
16h 05m1 stop
$764Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 16
6:05 pm - 10:45 amZRH-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
7:05 pm - 10:10 amJNB-ZRH
16h 05m1 stop
$776Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 5
8:15 pm - 1:10 pmZRH-JNB
15h 55m2 stops
2:35 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
18h 05m2 stops
$789Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 2
3:10 pm - 2:45 pmZRH-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
8:50 am - 7:55 amJNB-ZRH
23h 05m1 stop
$843Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 13 - Wed, Apr 16
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$976SWISS
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Wed, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 16
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,004SWISS
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Mon, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 24
4:40 pm - 4:10 pmZRH-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
1:35 pm - 7:55 amJNB-ZRH
18h 20m1 stop
$1,015Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 27
9:30 pm - 1:05 pmZRH-JNB
15h 35m2 stops
$617Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 6
4:40 pm - 5:00 pmZRH-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
$690Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 6
9:30 pm - 12:50 amZRH-JNB
51h 20m3 stops
$957Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 6
9:30 pm - 12:50 amZRH-JNB
27h 20m4 stops
$991Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 2
8:15 pm - 11:35 amZRH-JNB
38h 20m4 stops
$1,004Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Dec 5
9:30 pm - 11:35 amZRH-JNB
38h 05m4 stops
$1,268Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 6
10:40 pm - 9:10 amZRH-JNB
10h 30mnonstop
$1,394SWISS
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Sun, Apr 6
8:15 pm - 12:40 amZRH-JNB
27h 25m4 stops
$1,809Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 24
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
$2,200SWISS
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Thu, Nov 7
8:15 pm - 1:10 pmZRH-JNB
15h 55m2 stops
2:35 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
18h 05m2 stops
$735Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
8:15 pm - 12:50 amZRH-JNB
27h 35m4 stops
8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
24h 20m2 stops
$1,196Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 7
8:15 pm - 1:10 pmZRH-JNB
15h 55m2 stops
12:20 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
44h 20m4 stops
$1,258Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
8:15 pm - 12:50 amZRH-JNB
27h 35m4 stops
4:00 am - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
28h 40m3 stops
$1,445Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 6
8:15 pm - 12:50 amZRH-JNB
27h 35m3 stops
4:00 am - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
28h 40m3 stops
$1,449Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 6
8:15 pm - 12:50 amZRH-JNB
27h 35m4 stops
4:00 am - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
28h 40m4 stops
$1,499Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 6
8:15 pm - 11:35 amZRH-JNB
38h 20m3 stops
2:35 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ZRH
18h 05m2 stops
$1,544Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
6:05 pm - 9:55 amZRH-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
12:15 pm - 8:20 amJNB-ZRH
21h 05m2 stops
$4,335
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Mon, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 7
6:50 am - 10:20 amZRH-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
7:25 pm - 12:10 pmJNB-ZRH
17h 45m1 stop
$5,728British Airways
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Mon, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 7
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$12,525SWISS
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 17
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$976SWISS
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Wed, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 16
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,004SWISS
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Mon, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 24
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,026SWISS
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 16
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,158SWISS
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Mar 2
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,233SWISS
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 2
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
11:55 pm - 9:45 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,390SWISS
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Thu, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 13
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
7:35 pm - 6:20 amJNB-ZRH
10h 45mnonstop
$1,452SWISS
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Thu, Mar 13 - Wed, Apr 16
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,571SWISS
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Wed, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 20
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
8:25 pm - 6:15 amJNB-ZRH
10h 50mnonstop
$1,581SWISS
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Sat, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 18
10:45 pm - 10:25 amZRH-JNB
10h 40mnonstop
9:05 am - 7:00 pmJNB-ZRH
10h 55mnonstop
$1,722SWISS
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Mon, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 1

Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Zurich to Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is March, where tickets cost $934 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,438 and $1,428 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 98 days before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$617
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Zurich to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $617 for a one-way ticket and $620 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zurich and Johannesburg?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Zurich. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    South African, SWISS, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Zurich to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $879 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,454 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,027 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Zurich to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Tuesday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Wednesday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Thursday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Friday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Saturday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

Sunday

SWISS, South African

SWISS, South African

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich

Monday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, South African

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

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Top airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1352 reviews
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
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There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

2.0 MediocreShereen, Oct 2024CDG - AMS
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There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Flight left a few minutes late, but that's it. I wish the seats could be wider and recline more.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

Lots of water brought around by staff which is very important to stay hydrated on a long flight. There provided swiss chocolate icecream! The attention to detail is obvious. They really want to make their passengers entertained and comfortable.

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

This was an upgrade to business class and really enjoyed the experience. Much better than my earlier flight and thank you.

It was a pleasant experience accept temperature in the plane It was extremely cold in the airplane that I was shivering I got sick because of the extreme cold temperature on my flight

Crew was wonderful, snacks were so good and quite a variety for free, food was mediocre, big selection of movies and they kept lavatories pretty clean throughout the flight

It was unclear that additional passport control was needed before boarding. The seats were cramped and uncomfortable even for small persons. The arm rests were unable to be lifted completely out of the way and the media controls cut-out made them uncomfortable to lean on. One audio channel was not working on one of our seats.

Flight was very full and we had to checkin our carry on. Stuff however promised us that our luggage will be the first one to come out and it did

Great food - movie selection was good. Plane was a few minutes late but got to destination on time.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/6Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
15h 35mZRH-JNB
$617
4/6Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 20mZRH-JNB
$690
4/6Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
51h 20mZRH-JNB
$957
4/2Wed
4 stopsEthiopian Air
27h 20mZRH-JNB
$991
12/5Thu
4 stopsEthiopian Air
38h 20mZRH-JNB
$1,004
4/6Sun
4 stopsEthiopian Air
38h 05mZRH-JNB
$1,268
4/6Sun
nonstopSWISS
10h 30mZRH-JNB
$1,394
12/24Tue
4 stopsEthiopian Air
27h 25mZRH-JNB
$1,809
11/7Thu
nonstopSWISS
10h 40mZRH-JNB
$2,200

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Last minute flights from Zurich to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 55mZRH-JNB
11/19Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 05mJNB-ZRH
$735
11/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 35mZRH-JNB
11/7Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 20mJNB-ZRH
$1,196
11/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 55mZRH-JNB
11/19Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
44h 20mJNB-ZRH
$1,258
11/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 35mZRH-JNB
11/6Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 40mJNB-ZRH
$1,445
11/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 35mZRH-JNB
11/6Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 40mJNB-ZRH
$1,449
11/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 35mZRH-JNB
11/6Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 40mJNB-ZRH
$1,499
11/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
38h 20mZRH-JNB
11/19Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 05mJNB-ZRH
$1,544
11/4Mon
multi-stop
14h 50mZRH-JNB
11/7Thu
multi-stop
21h 05mJNB-ZRH
$4,335
11/4Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 30mZRH-JNB
11/7Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 45mJNB-ZRH
$5,728
11/1Fri
nonstopSWISS
10h 40mZRH-JNB
11/17Sun
nonstopSWISS
10h 50mJNB-ZRH
$12,525

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