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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Zurich flights typically cost between R13 224 and R21 812 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 756 on Emirates (Mar 12-Mar 16).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Zurich on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 575.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Zurich flights typically cost between R13 224 and R21 812 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 756 on Emirates (Mar 12-Mar 16).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 16m.

Question 8

How often are flights from Cape Town to Zurich delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 9% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Edelweiss Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How popular is this Cape Town to Zurich flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zurich was viewed by 5 233 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Cape Town to Zurich can take about 17h 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 790. Airlines will cover a distance of 9104 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R9 156. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R9 807 and R10 629, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

R5 321 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 513 and R6 593, respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of R9 805). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 673). 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 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R36 146, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 092. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 805 for that flight.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Zurich.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

To fly from Cape Town to Zurich, you need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH). Nonstop flights to Zurich from Cape Town Intl take 11h 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Cape Town Intl to Zurich offered by 11 different airlines.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Zurich from Cape Town today with Cheapflights!

Question 29

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to Zurich by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town to Zurich and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	R11 773
One-way from	R4 252
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 391
Good round-trip deal	R11 506 or less
Good one-way deal	R7 259 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Condor	CheapestR9 335	AverageR11 822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 808	AverageR11 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 633	AverageR13 616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 790	AverageR13 078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 159	AverageR12 604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 183	AverageR13 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 203	AverageR12 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 230	AverageR13 332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR12 697	AverageR17 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 795	AverageR17 852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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