Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $96.70. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB): SWISS. The two airports are 5,230 miles (8,417 km) apart. SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Munich, Frankfurt and Windhoek and more.
How many miles ZRH to JNB 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 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $61.70–70 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 34,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 35,500 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 42,500 | $64.70–73 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 50,000 | $46.70–1,145 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 50,000 | $36.70–45 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 60,000 | $91.50–989.80 |
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 ZRH to JNB
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ZRH to JNB 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
ZRH to JNB with one stop
15 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)Edelweiss Air, then South African Airways and Airlink
4Z - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
- 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)Edelweiss Air, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 moreFA+3
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Mahe Island (SEZ)Edelweiss Air, then Air Seychelles
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Mauritius (MRU)Edelweiss Air, then Air Mauritius, South African Airways and 1 more
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ZRH to JNB: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $96.70. 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 ZRH to JNB?
SWISS (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Zurich from Johannesburg by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Johannesburg (JNB) 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 ZRH to JNB 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 Zurich and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Windhoek (WDH), Cairo (CAI) and Paris (CDG). 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.