How often are flights from Zurich to Cape Town delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Zurich and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 123.

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

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Edelweiss Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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

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

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Zurich to Cape Town flight route?

Flights from Zurich to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 10 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 17h 20m. 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 (R12 811), Turkish Airlines (R13 643), and KLM (R14 340) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Condor is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 383. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 455 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R10 538 one-way.

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.

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).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town are KLM, Condor and Turkish Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

R7 211+ Flights from Zurich to Cape Town

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 R14 356 and R22 220 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 669 on Turkish Airlines (Mar 5-Mar 18).

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One-way from	R7 211
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R17 201

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Thu 5/36:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R13 669

Thu 26/214:35ZRH - CPT

1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 685

Mon 19/121:35ZRH - CPT

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/212:30CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 702

Mon 2/310:05ZRH - CPT

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/312:35CPT - ZRH

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R13 718

Fri 6/311:05ZRH - CPT

1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 15/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R13 734

Mon 26/110:05ZRH - CPT

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/28:45CPT - ZRH

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 751

Mon 19/116:50ZRH - CPT

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/219:50CPT - ZRH

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1R13 767

Thu 22/18:05ZRH - CPT

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/215:20CPT - ZRH

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R13 783

Tue 10/311:30ZRH - CPT

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1R13 800

Thu 26/211:35ZRH - CPT

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/316:40CPT - ZRH

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R13 816

Sun 1/36:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 832

Mon 2/320:15ZRH - CPT

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R13 849

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Sat 28/26:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 258

Wed 28/120:15ZRH - CPT

2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 11/214:35CPT - ZRH

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1R15 222

Fri 30/119:55ZRH - CPT

1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/212:30CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R15 288

Fri 27/26:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 683

Sat 24/120:15ZRH - CPT

2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 5/213:50CPT - ZRH

2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/1R15 729

Thu 12/36:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 19/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R14 699

Sun 17/57:40ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 16/616:35CPT - ZRH

1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R14 797

Sat 21/26:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R15 647

Sat 21/214:35ZRH - CPT

1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R15 696

Thu 19/214:35ZRH - CPT

2 stops23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R15 713

Wed 18/210:40ZRH - CPT

2 stops26h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R15 778

Fri 27/26:45ZRH - CPT

2 stops30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/317:15CPT - ZRH

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1R15 827

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 7 January 2026.

Thu 26/219:25ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Wed 11/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R18 868

Thu 19/319:25ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Fri 24/49:10CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R18 967

Thu 5/319:25ZRH - CPT

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Fri 27/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 7/1R18 983

Wed 4/322:40ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Wed 11/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R19 228

Thu 5/319:25ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Wed 18/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 5/1R19 244

Mon 27/422:30ZRH - CPT

Nonstop10h 55mSWISS

Thu 7/522:50CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 30mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R19 277

Tue 3/319:25ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 05mSWISS

Sun 15/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R19 294

Wed 4/322:40ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Sun 15/39:25CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 6/1R19 310

Tue 19/59:35ZRH - CPT

Nonstop11h 20mSWISS

Tue 16/622:50CPT - ZRH

Nonstop11h 30mSWISS

Deal found 5/1R19 326

Last-minute flights from Zurich to Cape Town
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Mon 12/110:05ZRH - CPT

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/28:45CPT - ZRH

1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R15 042

Tue 13/110:15ZRH - CPT

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/112:30CPT - ZRH

1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 323

Wed 14/19:00ZRH - CPT

1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/27:55CPT - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 582

Thu 15/120:15ZRH - CPT

2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 2/214:35CPT - ZRH

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/1R15 222

Thu 15/120:15ZRH - CPT

2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 9/214:35CPT - ZRH

2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/1R15 255

Thu 15/110:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/223:45CPT - ZRH

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R15 418

Thu 15/110:45ZRH - CPT

1 stop18h 05mAir France

Mon 2/27:55CPT - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mAir France

Deal found 6/1R15 435

Thu 15/120:15ZRH - CPT

2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 27/113:50CPT - ZRH

2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/1R15 500

Sat 17/116:50ZRH - CPT

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/119:50CPT - ZRH

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 372

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 7 January 2026.

Wed 15/411:20ZRH - CPT

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1R7 211

Sun 25/114:00ZRH - CPT

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R7 587

Mon 26/114:50ZRH - CPT

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R7 619

Mon 16/214:10ZRH - CPT

3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R7 766

Sat 14/214:00ZRH - CPT

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R7 848

Tue 20/18:15ZRH - CPT

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R7 865

Wed 28/110:55ZRH - CPT

3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R7 881

Mon 19/121:55ZRH - CPT

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R7 963

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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 28/2

6:45-11:50

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

R14 258

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 27/2

6:45-11:50

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

R14 683

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 12/3

6:45-11:50

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-22:20

1 stop30h 05m

R14 699

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sun 17/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-9:30

1 stop16h 55m

R14 797

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 28/1

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

R15 222

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 30/1

19:55-10:00

1 stop37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

12:30-9:20

1 stop21h 50m

R15 288

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 21/2

6:45-11:50

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

R15 647

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 21/2

14:35-11:50

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

R15 696

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 19/2

14:35-14:35

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

17:15-22:20

1 stop30h 05m

R15 713

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 24/1

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

R15 729

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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 3 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of R6 115). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 786). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

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YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 838 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 152 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Condor

6,4

Okay

397 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Zurich to Cape Town flight route?
Flights from Zurich to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 10 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 17h 20m. 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 (R12 811), Turkish Airlines (R13 643), and KLM (R14 340) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Cape Town. Condor is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 383. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 455 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R10 538 one-way.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of R6 115). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 786). 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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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 7 January 2026.