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Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R6 100

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CPT
Nov 20 — Nov 271
1 adult

The best prices from Zurich to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 622 856 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 25/1

20:15-14:30

2 stops17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/2

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

R16 072

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 2/12

14:10-14:30

3 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/12

11:45-20:05

2 stops33h 20m

R16 090

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 5/12

6:30-6:30

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/12

8:30-17:55

1 stop34h 25m

R16 218

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 7/2

12:05-6:30

2 stops17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

23:59-16:45

1 stop17h 46m

R16 327

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 29/1

14:50-12:00

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

17:15-22:20

1 stop30h 05m

R16 729

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 1/4

16:40-10:50

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

9:00-7:55

2 stops22h 55m

R18 190

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 16/4

18:05-8:00

1 stop13h 55m

R6 100

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 18/3

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

R9 259

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 1/4

8:05-8:35

1 stop24h 30m

R9 862

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 27/11

15:10-17:25

1 stop25h 15m

R10 812

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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R16 072

One-way from

R6 100

Popular in

December

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June
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/1-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 November 2024.

Tue 19/1120:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1211:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R16 053
Wed 20/1120:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/1214:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R16 145
Thu 5/126:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 00mAir France
Sun 15/128:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop34h 25mAir France
Deal found 15/11R16 218
Sat 23/119:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Thu 5/1223:20CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 15/11R16 364
Wed 20/116:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/1217:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/11R17 295
Tue 10/128:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 31/119:10CPT - ZRH
1 stop37h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/11R19 176
Tue 31/1217:20ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 00mSWISS
Sun 26/19:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 14/11R19 414

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 15 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R149). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 15 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Air France and KLM from Zurich to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 638 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 857 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 532 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 909 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Cape Town flight route?

    Flights from Zurich to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R16 072), Air France (R16 218), and KLM (R16 327) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 259. Condor flights start at R9 862 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R10 812 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R149). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR14 237AverageR21 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 842AverageR17 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 011AverageR18 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR24 422AverageR29 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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