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Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R5 993

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CPT
May 18 — May 251
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 18 April 2026.

Mon 7/1216:50
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Condor
Wed 23/1219:50
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 14/4R11 773
Sun 3/520:40
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/518:25
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 471
Sun 3/516:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/518:25
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R13 488
Thu 3/918:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 602
Wed 2/918:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/916:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 683
Wed 23/911:20
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Sun 4/1017:45
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 05m
Condor
Deal found 14/4R13 732
Sat 5/918:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 749
Wed 2/918:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/916:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 765
Fri 15/521:35
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/518:25
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R13 798
Mon 7/918:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 814
Sat 5/918:45
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/916:35
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R13 830

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 471

One-way from

R5 993

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 928
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  • 3/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 341 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 378 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 April 2026.
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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 5/5

22:00-16:40

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:25-13:20

1 stop18h 55m

R18 027

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 28/4

15:30-16:40

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-13:20

1 stop18h 55m

R18 027

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 18/5

22:00-16:40

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:25-20:05

1 stop25h 40m

R18 043

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 24/9

16:15-14:10

2 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

15:25-12:50

2 stops46h 25m

R18 076

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 15/5

22:00-11:30

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:25-13:20

1 stop18h 55m

R18 549

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 7/5

10:35-12:40

3 stops50h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-14:20

1 stop18h 50m

R19 007

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 13/5

21:00-13:45

2 stops16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

13:50-8:20

2 stops18h 30m

R19 268
Fastest return journey

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 5/5

21:00-14:10

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

15:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R19 643

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 13/5

21:00-13:45

2 stops16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-8:20

2 stops18h 30m

R19 676

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 9/5

21:00-14:10

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

15:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R19 692

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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 10 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 61 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 928). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 142). 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 18 April 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 18 April 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
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Condor
6,5
Okay
406 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 8 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 18h 40m. 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 126), Turkish Airlines (R13 625), and KLM (R14 586) 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 928). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 142). 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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CondorCheapestR7 126AverageR14 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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