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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R5 460

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zurich are usually found in February or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 248

One-way from

R5 460

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 814

Good round-trip deal

R11 300 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 516 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 925 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 392 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Zurich.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Mon 2/614:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/621:30ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R11 248
Wed 7/513:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 14/516:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R11 848
Tue 13/513:05CPT - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mEmirates
Mon 19/522:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop37h 20mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R12 267
Mon 2/616:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/618:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 340
Fri 23/518:25CPT - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mKLM
Fri 30/519:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/3R12 649
Mon 2/623:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/614:50ZRH - CPT
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 667
Wed 4/618:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 7/615:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 032
Wed 26/323:55CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Mon 31/322:35ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 24/3R17 636
Wed 26/39:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Mon 31/314:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3R19 183

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Zurich 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 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Zurich that are best for you.

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Zurich

Route

Depart

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Price

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

14:35-8:00

2 stops17h 25m

Zurich

Mon 9/6

21:30-14:35

2 stops17h 05m

R11 248

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-14:20

1 stop25h 20m

Zurich

Wed 14/5

16:40-10:50

1 stop18h 10m

R11 848

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

13:05-13:20

1 stop24h 15m

Zurich

Mon 19/5

22:15-11:35

1 stop37h 20m

R12 267

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

16:35-9:50

1 stop17h 15m

Zurich

Mon 9/6

18:40-11:50

1 stop17h 10m

R12 340

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

18:25-13:45

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Fri 30/5

19:25-21:25

1 stop26h 00m

R12 649

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-22:25

1 stop23h 25m

Zurich

Tue 10/6

14:50-12:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 667

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

18:55-22:45

1 stop27h 50m

Zurich

Sat 7/6

15:35-11:00

1 stop19h 25m

R14 032

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-20:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Zurich

Mon 28/4

22:40-13:55

1 stop15h 15m

R18 473

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

18:05-9:45

1 stop15h 40m

Zurich

Mon 28/4

8:15-9:30

1 stop25h 15m

R21 003

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

23:35-22:30

1 stop22h 55m

Zurich

Sun 27/4

7:45-12:40

2 stops28h 55m

R21 312

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zurich is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of R661). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of R804). 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 CPT to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Zurich flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Zurich to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 422 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Zurich. 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 Cape Town to Zurich flight route?

    This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zurich was viewed by 12 528 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R11 248. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R11 848 and R12 267, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R6 898 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R7 043 and R8 499, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R31 973, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R8 683. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R11 266 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Zurich?

    Cape Town to Zurich flights have a stopover in Dubai most often. Cape Town to Zurich flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R440 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Zurich flights?

    Cape Town to Zurich flights have a stopover in Doha least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich 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 Cape Town to Zurich?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of R661). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of R804). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Zurich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 728AverageR13 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 085AverageR14 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 554AverageR14 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 881AverageR13 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR11 995AverageR15 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 025AverageR15 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 421AverageR14 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 852AverageR17 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 761AverageR21 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 117AverageR22 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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