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.
ZRH — CPT
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Return
1 adult
Economy
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
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 28 August 2025.
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 28 August 2025.
Mon 17/1110:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 143
Mon 24/1110:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 178
Mon 24/1110:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 196
Wed 19/1117:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R13 214
Wed 12/1117:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 232
Sun 12/1020:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1012:00CPT - ZRH
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 249
Tue 4/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/118:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R13 267
Sat 15/119:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R13 285
Sun 9/1112:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/118:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 320
Wed 19/1117:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/128:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 355
Sun 12/1020:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R13 373
Tue 18/118:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R13 391
Best flights from Zurich to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Mon 24/1118:10ZRH - CPT
2 stops19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/1217:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 098
Sat 22/118:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 40mCondor
Mon 8/1219:50CPT - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mCondor
Deal found 26/8R15 319
Mon 20/1021:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1115:25CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 443
Mon 3/1114:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/1217:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 204
Thu 23/1021:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 443
Wed 28/114:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/217:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 204
Tue 21/1021:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 443
Tue 16/918:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/1016:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 930
Thu 23/1021:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/1114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 443
Wed 5/1114:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1117:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/8R15 160
Direct flights from Zurich to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Zurich to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Mon 10/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Sun 16/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 343
Mon 24/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Sun 21/129:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 378
Mon 3/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Sun 14/129:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 396
Mon 10/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Mon 24/1123:35CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R20 413
Mon 27/109:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Sun 9/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R20 431
Mon 24/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Thu 11/1219:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 484
Thu 20/1119:05ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Fri 5/129:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 573
Mon 17/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Mon 24/1123:35CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 590
Wed 5/1122:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Wed 26/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R20 608
Tue 25/1119:05ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Sun 21/129:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R20 626
Mon 3/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Mon 17/1123:35CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R20 820
Last-minute flights from Zurich to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 3/910:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/96:05CPT - ZRH
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 417
Wed 3/915:00ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 21/916:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 965
Mon 8/918:10ZRH - CPT
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/95:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R15 566
Tue 16/918:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/1016:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R14 930
Wed 17/921:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/1014:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 443
Wed 17/97:00ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Mon 20/1023:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Deal found 26/8R15 814
Sat 20/918:00ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mCondor
Tue 7/1017:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 00mCondor
Deal found 26/8R13 585
Sat 20/98:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1017:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R14 311
Sat 20/921:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/1013:50CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 779
Sun 21/97:00ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Tue 7/1023:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop35h 50mKLM
Deal found 26/8R15 796
Mon 29/921:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1023:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R14 346
Mon 29/921:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/1014:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 248
One-way flights from Zurich to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Sun 9/1121:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R6 103
Mon 10/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R6 704
Sat 8/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R6 899
Tue 25/1120:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R7 023
Tue 11/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R7 200
Wed 19/119:40ZRH - CPT
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R7 306
Wed 12/119:40ZRH - CPT
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R7 323
Fri 7/1110:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R8 084
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Cape Town that are best for you.
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ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Mon 24/11
18:10-14:35
2 stops19h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
17:15-17:15
1 stop25h 00m
R14 098
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Mon 3/11
14:35-14:35
2 stops23h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/12
17:15-9:40
1 stop17h 25m
R14 204
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Wed 28/1
14:35-14:35
2 stops23h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/2
17:15-13:40
1 stop21h 25m
R14 204
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Tue 16/9
18:35-11:50
1 stop17h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/10
16:35-12:45
1 stop20h 10m
R14 930
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Wed 5/11
14:35-11:50
1 stop20h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 26/11
17:15-9:45
1 stop17h 30m
R15 160
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Sat 22/11
8:05-10:45
1 stop25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/12
19:50-9:30
1 stop14h 40m
R15 319
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Mon 20/10
21:00-14:35
2 stops17h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 6/11
15:25-7:40
2 stops17h 15m
R15 443
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Thu 23/10
21:00-13:45
2 stops16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/11
14:35-7:40
2 stops18h 05m
R15 443
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Tue 21/10
21:00-13:45
2 stops16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/11
14:35-7:40
2 stops18h 05m
R15 443
ZurichCape Town
ZRH - CPT
ZRHCPT
Zurich
Thu 23/10
21:00-13:45
2 stops16h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/11
14:35-7:40
2 stops18h 05m
R15 443
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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 22 August 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, 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.
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 28 August 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Cape Town?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Zurich to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 40m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 08m.
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 28 August 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.
A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
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 18 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 19h 25m. 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 (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.
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, 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 August 2025.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Cape Town. 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 28 August 2025.
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