Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $94.80. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH): SWISS. The two airports are 5,230 miles (8,417 km) apart. SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Munich, Frankfurt and Windhoek and more.
How many miles JNB to ZRH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 30,000 | $94.80–1,075 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $59.80–70 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 34,000 | $94.80–1,075 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 35,500 | $94.80–1,075 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 42,500 | $62.80–73 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 50,000 | $44.80–1,145 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 50,000 | $34.80–45 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $94.80–1,075 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 60,000 | $89.60–989.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to ZRH
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book JNB to ZRH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS
JNB to ZRH with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
+1 - Via Windhoek (WDH)South African Airways and Airlink, then Edelweiss Air
4Z
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Safair, Air Tanzania and 1 more, then Edelweiss AirFATC4Z
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Madrid (MAD)Air Europa the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair, South African Airways and 4 more, then Edelweiss AirFA+3
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Mahe Island (SEZ)Air Seychelles, then Edelweiss Air
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
JNB to ZRH: common questions
How many miles does JNB to ZRH cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $94.80. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (34,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (35,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to ZRH?
SWISS (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH).
How far is Johannesburg from Zurich by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Zurich (ZRH) are 5,230 miles (8,417 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to ZRH award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Zurich?
The most direct connections are through Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Windhoek (WDH), Cairo (CAI) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Munich.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.