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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R6 511

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 February 2026.

Mon 9/313:40
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop23h 45m
Emirates
Sun 15/321:50
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2R10 510
Thu 21/515:25
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/621:00
ZRH
-
CPT
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 638
Tue 21/413:50
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/421:00
ZRH
-
CPT
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R10 654
Thu 12/313:50
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/320:15
ZRH
-
CPT
2 stops17h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 686
Fri 27/27:55
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/317:30
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 718
Sun 24/513:15
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop30h 50m
Emirates
Mon 15/622:00
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 20/2R10 782
Fri 20/37:55
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 35m
Air France
Sat 4/414:50
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 23/2R10 830
Sun 24/515:25
CPT
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/621:00
ZRH
-
CPT
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 926
Mon 31/820:00
CPT
-
ZRH
1 stop24h 05m
Emirates
Wed 9/922:00
ZRH
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 22/2R10 942

Find 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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 510

One-way from

R6 511

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 030

Good round-trip deal

R11 564 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 071 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R14 238 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 799 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Zurich.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Zurich.
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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 24 February 2026.
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Cape Town

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Zurich

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-8:20

2 stops18h 30m

Zurich

Thu 18/6

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R11 038

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-8:20

2 stops16h 55m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R11 038

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:15-14:20

1 stop25h 05m

Zurich

Tue 14/4

15:50-17:20

1 stop25h 30m

R11 358

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:15-13:20

1 stop24h 05m

Zurich

Tue 14/4

15:30-11:30

1 stop20h 00m

R12 062

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

22:10-18:55

1 stop21h 45m

Zurich

Mon 16/3

19:35-12:10

1 stop15h 35m

R12 254

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

18:25-20:05

1 stop25h 40m

Zurich

Fri 25/9

15:30-18:05

1 stop26h 35m

R12 894

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:25-8:20

2 stops16h 55m

Zurich

Fri 12/6

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R13 022

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:40-12:25

1 stop23h 45m

R7 695

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/8

13:15-13:20

1 stop24h 05m

R7 727

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

6:30-20:15

3 stops37h 45m

R8 095

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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 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zurich is 70 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 R7 855). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 198). 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 24 February 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.

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 24 February 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
3 534 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 880 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 236 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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.

  • 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 10 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zurich was viewed by 3 970 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 18h 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 038. 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 R8 956. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R9 450 and R10 197, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 31% 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 193 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 248 and R6 308, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R10 998, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 137. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R10 702 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 Gold Souq 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 Gold Souq can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 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 R7 855). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 198). 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 24 February 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 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR8 956AverageR11 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 450AverageR10 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 197AverageR12 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 552AverageR12 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 639AverageR11 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 747AverageR12 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 905AverageR13 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 676AverageR12 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR12 181AverageR15 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 274AverageR17 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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