Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R3 422
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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zurich are usually found in May or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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 7 November 2025.
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 7 November 2025.
Sat 15/119:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Sat 22/1113:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11R11 899
Sun 30/1118:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 1/315:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11R11 934
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Fri 21/1114:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R11 986
Sun 16/1118:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 29/118:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11R12 282
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1117:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R12 316
Mon 24/1113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Mon 8/1221:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R12 334
Mon 10/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1117:55ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R12 455
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Wed 26/1122:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R12 594
Thu 6/1123:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1110:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R12 664
Thu 6/1123:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 40mKLM
Mon 10/1119:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/11R12 785
Sun 16/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R12 820
Mon 24/1123:35CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R12 855
Best flights from Cape Town to Zurich
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Sat 15/119:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Sat 22/1113:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11R11 899
Sat 15/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R12 594
Thu 15/113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Wed 18/221:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R12 890
Tue 16/1213:50CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1220:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R13 480
Sun 18/117:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/214:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11R13 949
Wed 14/119:50CPT - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mCondor
Fri 13/211:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 15mCondor
Deal found 6/11R14 366
Tue 13/113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Tue 17/221:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R13 324
Mon 19/114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/220:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11R13 567
Sun 18/117:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/26:45ZRH - CPT
2 stops30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11R14 210
Tue 13/113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Wed 18/214:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R13 324
Sat 17/113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Sat 14/221:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R14 279
Direct flights from Cape Town to Zurich
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Zurich based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Sun 23/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Tue 25/1119:00ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/11R13 202
Mon 24/1123:35CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Wed 3/1222:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R13 845
Fri 6/29:25CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Tue 24/219:25ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R15 669
Fri 6/29:25CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Thu 26/219:25ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R16 555
Fri 6/29:25CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Wed 25/222:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R16 746
Wed 11/29:25CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Wed 18/222:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/11R16 920
Wed 17/129:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Fri 2/119:25ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R17 580
Sun 30/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Sun 1/322:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R17 615
Wed 17/129:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Wed 31/1222:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R17 702
Thu 18/1219:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Fri 2/119:25ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R18 449
Thu 18/1219:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Wed 31/1222:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R18 570
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Zurich
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Fri 21/1114:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R11 986
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1117:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R12 316
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Wed 26/1122:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R12 594
Sat 15/119:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Sat 22/1113:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11R11 899
Sat 15/119:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1119:05ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R13 498
Sun 16/1118:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 29/118:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11R12 282
Sun 16/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1121:35ZRH - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R12 820
Sun 16/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Sat 29/1117:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/11R13 324
One-way flights from Cape Town to Zurich
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R3 422
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R4 968
Tue 23/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R5 767
Sun 21/1212:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R6 045
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R6 288
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7 November 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 15/11
9:30-21:45
1 stop13h 15m
Zurich
Sat 22/11
13:35-7:40
1 stop17h 05m
R11 899
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 15/11
12:30-11:30
1 stop24h 00m
Zurich
Sat 29/11
21:35-10:00
2 stops35h 25m
R12 594
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Thu 15/1
13:40-12:25
1 stop23h 45m
Zurich
Wed 18/2
21:50-11:40
1 stop36h 50m
R12 890
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Tue 13/1
13:40-12:25
1 stop23h 45m
Zurich
Tue 17/2
21:50-11:40
1 stop36h 50m
R13 324
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Tue 13/1
13:40-12:25
1 stop23h 45m
Zurich
Wed 18/2
14:35-16:45
1 stop25h 10m
R13 324
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Tue 16/12
13:50-7:40
2 stops18h 50m
Zurich
Wed 31/12
20:15-14:35
2 stops17h 20m
R13 480
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/1
14:35-7:40
2 stops18h 05m
Zurich
Sat 14/2
20:15-14:35
2 stops17h 20m
R13 567
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/1
17:15-22:20
1 stop30h 05m
Zurich
Tue 17/2
14:35-14:35
2 stops23h 00m
R13 949
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/1
17:15-9:45
1 stop17h 30m
Zurich
Wed 18/2
6:45-14:35
2 stops30h 50m
R14 210
Cape TownZurich
CPT - ZRH
CPTZRH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 17/1
13:40-19:50
1 stop31h 10m
Zurich
Sat 14/2
21:50-16:45
1 stop17h 55m
R14 279
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich
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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 31 October 2025.
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 R10 180). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 247). 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 7 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Zurich flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Cape Town to Zurich delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Zurich 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.
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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Zurich flights?
Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Zurich?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Zurich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Zurich on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Zurich?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zurich, 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 15m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Zurich?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zurich, 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 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Zurich?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 22m.
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 7 November 2025.
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.
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What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?
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.
How popular is this Cape Town to Zurich flight route?
This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zurich was viewed by 6 898 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 13h 15m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 899. 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 725. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R10 213 and R11 073, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich?
While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R37 330, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 424. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R10 788 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?
LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 51,6 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R382 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
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 R10 180). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 247). 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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