Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 248 and R19 511 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 143 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17-Dec 1).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 262.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 40m.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 08m.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Zurich to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 248 and R19 511 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 143 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17-Dec 1).

Question 6

How popular is this Zurich to Cape Town flight route?

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Flights from Zurich to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 18 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

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Departing from Zurich to Cape Town will take you 19h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9104 km.

Question 8

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

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According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R14 181), Turkish Airlines (R14 890), and KLM (R15 514) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 39 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.

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Question 12

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Cape Town?

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The most popular airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, KLM and SWISS. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 15

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

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Users have found that flying from Zurich to Cape Town on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 16

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Zurich to Cape Town, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 5% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R16 044 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R16 044.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Zurich to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Zurich to Cape Town in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R12 577.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to CPT?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Zurich to Cape Town flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Zurich to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Zurich to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Zurich to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R13 143
One-way from	R6 103
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R18 821

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 181	AverageR15 759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 890	AverageR20 908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 514	AverageR19 803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	CheapestR19 995	AverageR26 842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R6 103

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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