Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R6 098

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CPT
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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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 14 October 2025.

Sun 16/1117:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R13 357
Sun 2/1112:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1112:30CPT - ZRH
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R13 374
Sun 2/1121:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R13 391
Sun 2/1112:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/118:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R13 426
Sat 8/119:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/118:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R13 443
Sat 15/119:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R13 478
Sun 16/1111:30ZRH - CPT
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R13 512
Fri 14/1110:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R13 530
Tue 11/1120:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/118:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R13 582
Sat 8/119:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R13 599

Cheap 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 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 357

One-way from

R6 098

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 840
16/11-9/12
  • 16/11-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
10/11
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 255 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 008 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 18/2

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

R16 492

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 13/11

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

R16 492

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 19/3

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

13:50-8:20

2 stops18h 30m

R16 700

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 18/3

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

14:35-8:20

2 stops17h 45m

R16 700

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 19/3

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:35-8:20

2 stops17h 45m

R16 700

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 18/3

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

13:50-8:20

2 stops18h 30m

R16 700

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 17/3

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:35-8:20

2 stops17h 45m

R16 700

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 3/12

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

R16 839

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 12/11

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

R16 839

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 16/3

17:40-21:55

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

7:50-22:25

1 stop14h 35m

R16 856

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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 October 2025.

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.

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 R7 605). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 547). 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 14 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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 14 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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

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

    Departing from Zurich to Cape Town will take you 17h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9104 km.

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R13 888), Turkish Airlines (R14 455), and KLM (R15 194) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is 27% 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.

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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.

  • 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 R7 605). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 547). 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 4 airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 888AverageR15 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 455AverageR20 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 194AverageR19 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR18 725AverageR26 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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