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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R7 279

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zurich are usually found in February or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 887

One-way from

R7 279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 745
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/3-28/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 21/314:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/320:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R11 887
Mon 10/212:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 24/215:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R11 924
Wed 29/123:20CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 15mKLM
Wed 5/217:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/1R12 376
Mon 17/213:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Sun 23/214:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/1R12 451
Thu 13/215:20CPT - ZRH
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/219:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 488
Sun 23/38:50CPT - ZRH
1 stop34h 05mAir France
Thu 8/514:45ZRH - CPT
2 stops23h 50mAir France
Deal found 16/1R12 677
Thu 13/217:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/211:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R12 902
Fri 21/314:30CPT - ZRH
3 stops48h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 28/311:50ZRH - CPT
2 stops24h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 203
Thu 30/118:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 2/218:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 843
Sun 9/29:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Mon 24/222:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R15 441

Find flights from Cape Town to Zurich within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/3

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Fri 28/3

20:15-14:30

2 stops17h 15m

R11 887

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

12:35-13:40

1 stop26h 05m

Zurich

Mon 24/2

15:10-10:40

1 stop18h 30m

R11 924

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

23:20-13:35

1 stop15h 15m

Zurich

Wed 5/2

17:30-21:30

1 stop27h 00m

R12 376

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/2

13:40-12:25

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Sun 23/2

14:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

R12 451

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

15:20-9:50

2 stops19h 30m

Zurich

Wed 26/2

19:10-21:30

1 stop25h 20m

R12 488

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

8:50-17:55

1 stop34h 05m

Zurich

Thu 8/5

14:45-14:35

2 stops23h 50m

R12 677

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

17:15-22:20

1 stop30h 05m

Zurich

Wed 26/2

11:15-12:00

1 stop23h 45m

R12 902

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/3

14:30-13:35

3 stops48h 05m

Zurich

Fri 28/3

11:50-12:55

2 stops24h 05m

R13 203

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

18:45-9:20

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

Sun 2/2

18:15-12:10

1 stop16h 55m

R13 843

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

9:00-19:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Zurich

Mon 24/2

22:30-10:55

Nonstop11h 25m

R15 441

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Zurich

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

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zurich is 67 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 R818). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Zurich flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and British Airways 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
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 12 259 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 887. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R11 924 and R12 376, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R7 279 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R7 692 and R8 407, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R27 105, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 911. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R10 871 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.

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

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, 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, Gold Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R1 501 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 R818). 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 17 January 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 328AverageR14 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 633AverageR14 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 872AverageR14 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR12 057AverageR16 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 174AverageR14 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 427AverageR14 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 944AverageR15 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 315AverageR17 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 884AverageR21 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 236AverageR21 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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