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Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R8 822

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CPT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 452

One-way from

R8 822

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R17 481
5/5-18/5
  • 5/5-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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18/4
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 55m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R40 432 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 976 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 26 March 2025.

Mon 5/518:10ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/55:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R13 452
Tue 20/521:30ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/614:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R14 364
Mon 12/515:00ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/516:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 582
Tue 20/519:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Wed 11/615:20CPT - ZRH
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/3R15 148
Sat 22/116:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 00mAir France
Fri 5/128:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Deal found 25/3R15 184
Sat 15/1113:55ZRH - CPT
2 stops21h 15mEgyptair
Sun 30/1115:55CPT - ZRH
2 stops22h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 25/3R15 202
Sun 23/1116:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 15mCondor
Tue 9/1218:10CPT - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mCondor
Deal found 25/3R16 533
Mon 19/516:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 11/613:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R17 499
Mon 5/522:35ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Sun 18/58:40CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 25/3R18 666

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 5/5

18:10-12:00

2 stops17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

5:45-7:05

2 stops25h 20m

R13 452

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 20/5

21:30-13:45

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

14:35-8:00

2 stops17h 25m

R14 364

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 22/5

15:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

16:35-14:05

1 stop21h 30m

R14 528

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 20/5

19:25-21:25

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

15:20-13:45

2 stops22h 25m

R15 148

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 19/5

16:40-10:50

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

13:00-7:15

1 stop18h 15m

R17 499

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 5/5

22:35-10:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

8:40-20:10

Nonstop11h 30m

R18 666

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 5/5

22:35-10:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

8:40-20:10

Nonstop11h 30m

R19 376

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 18/4

21:35-8:30

1 stop34h 55m

R8 822

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 20/5

21:30-13:45

2 stops16h 15m

R9 169

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 24/5

14:55-12:10

2 stops21h 15m

R9 187

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Cape Town

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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 52 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 R187). 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 26 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Cape Town as you normally would.

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 26 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, SWISS and Qatar Airways 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
1 319 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 423 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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 13 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 (R14 364), Turkish Airlines (R14 528), and KLM (R15 148) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is 30% 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 169. Egyptair flights start at R9 187 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R10 208 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 R187). 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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