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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R5 386

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 497

One-way from

R5 386

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 801

Good round-trip deal

R11 374 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 510 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 194 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 040 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Zurich.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 January 2026.

Mon 9/214:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/220:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/1R11 497
Tue 3/213:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Tue 10/214:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEmirates
Deal found 9/1R11 547
Sun 8/29:25CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Tue 24/219:25ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/1R11 629
Fri 23/113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Sun 8/221:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 9/1R11 646
Fri 20/313:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Sat 11/422:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 10/1R11 662
Fri 23/114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/220:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R11 678
Thu 12/315:25CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/320:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R11 711
Tue 3/215:25CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/220:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R11 728
Sun 8/215:40CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/211:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R11 810
Thu 12/317:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/314:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R11 991
Tue 24/215:25CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/320:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/1R12 024

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Zurich 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 11 January 2026.
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Zurich

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

7:55-22:30

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

Sat 7/2

18:50-5:50

1 stop34h 00m

R12 271

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

20:35-18:25

1 stop22h 50m

Zurich

Sun 8/2

6:35-12:10

1 stop28h 35m

R12 535

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

20:45-12:05

1 stop16h 20m

Zurich

Sun 8/2

16:30-10:20

1 stop16h 50m

R12 535

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Fri 10/4

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R12 551

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

13:40-12:25

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Mon 9/2

21:50-16:45

1 stop17h 55m

R12 667

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

18:25-18:45

2 stops25h 20m

Zurich

Thu 5/2

12:45-8:05

1 stop18h 20m

R13 095

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

Zurich

Tue 24/2

6:45-8:05

1 stop24h 20m

R13 095

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

9:00-10:20

2 stops26h 20m

Zurich

Mon 9/2

19:35-12:10

1 stop15h 35m

R13 095

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

14:00-9:15

2 stops20h 15m

Zurich

Mon 16/3

13:20-12:10

1 stop21h 50m

R13 144

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

Zurich

Fri 6/2

20:15-13:00

2 stops39h 45m

R13 210

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zurich is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of R9 652). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 530). 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 CPT to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Zurich as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated 11 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Zurich, such as Emirates, SWISS, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 846 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 708 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 157 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
939 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zurich was viewed by 4 889 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Zurich can take about 15h 35m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 271. Airlines will cover a distance of 9104 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R9 044. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R9 687 and R10 499, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R5 259 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R6 433 and R6 513, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R35 636, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 058. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R10 394 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Zurich?

    Cape Town to Zurich flights have a stopover in Dubai most often. Cape Town to Zurich flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Zurich flights?

    Cape Town to Zurich flights have a stopover in Doha least often.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Zurich.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich 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 Cape Town to Zurich?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of R9 652). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 530). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Zurich on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Zurich. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 January 2026.
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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Zurich. 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 11 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR9 221AverageR11 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 683AverageR11 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 501AverageR13 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 615AverageR12 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 022AverageR12 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 066AverageR12 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 094AverageR13 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 022AverageR13 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR12 542AverageR16 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 638AverageR17 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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