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Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R7 992

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CPT
Jul 15 — Jul 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 June 2026.

Wed 23/911:20
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Sun 27/917:45
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 05m
Condor
Deal found 14/6R11 403
Tue 8/916:45
ZRH
-
CPT
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/917:40
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R11 728
Mon 28/916:45
ZRH
-
CPT
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1017:40
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R11 825
Fri 18/911:20
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Condor
Mon 5/1017:45
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 05m
Condor
Deal found 14/6R11 841
Tue 24/117:10
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Condor
Wed 9/1218:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 45m
Condor
Deal found 13/6R12 393
Thu 26/117:10
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Condor
Tue 8/1218:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 20m
Condor
Deal found 12/6R13 027
Sun 6/1217:20
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/1215:15
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 059
Sun 6/1217:20
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Condor
Tue 22/1218:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 20m
Condor
Deal found 13/6R13 189
Tue 6/1016:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Tue 8/1218:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 45m
Condor
Deal found 15/6R13 368
Sun 29/117:10
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Condor
Sat 19/1218:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 45m
Condor
Deal found 11/6R13 417
Tue 6/1016:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1215:20
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R13 514

Find 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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 403

One-way from

R7 992

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R19 134
Condor
  • Condor
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 952 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 532 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 15 June 2026.
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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 26/11

17:20-10:45

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

14:00-15:20

2 stops26h 20m

R13 514

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 7/9

16:45-14:35

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

R14 261

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 5/10

16:45-12:40

2 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

R16 698

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 27/6

17:35-21:25

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

23:15-8:35

1 stop33h 20m

R17 234

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 18/9

8:00-7:25

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

R17 266

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 20/10

21:00-14:10

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

R17 299

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 25/11

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

R17 331

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 26/11

6:40-12:05

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

17:20-22:25

1 stop30h 05m

R17 380

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 25/11

9:00-22:40

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

0:30-17:50

2 stops18h 20m

R17 689
Fastest return journey

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 26/11

6:50-22:40

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

0:30-17:50

2 stops18h 20m

R17 705

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of R13 530). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 578). 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 June 2026.

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.

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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 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Condor from Zurich to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Condor
6,5
Okay
449 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Zurich to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

    Departing from Zurich to Cape Town will take you 23h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9104 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Condor (R7 088), and KLM (R14 509) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Condor is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of R13 530). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 578). 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
CondorCheapestR7 088AverageR15 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR14 509AverageR18 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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