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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R6 852

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zurich are usually found in February or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 911

One-way from

R6 852

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 750

Good round-trip deal

R13 548 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 228 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/7-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 690 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 14 June 2025.

Mon 28/716:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/810:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R11 911
Mon 7/713:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 8/916:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6R12 019
Fri 11/713:05CPT - ZRH
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Sun 17/815:25ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/6R12 378
Mon 7/714:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/921:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R12 395
Fri 11/723:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Sun 17/817:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Deal found 12/6R12 593
Mon 22/914:15CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 20mLufthansa
Wed 5/1117:00ZRH - CPT
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6R13 669
Mon 11/823:00CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/811:20ZRH - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 902
Mon 11/823:00CPT - ZRH
2 stops23h 30mAir France
Tue 19/811:20ZRH - CPT
2 stops25h 20mAir France
Deal found 13/6R14 476
Sun 21/97:00CPT - ZRH
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 4/1115:05ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6R14 584
Wed 24/98:40CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Mon 3/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/6R17 329

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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 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Zurich that are best for you.

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Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

16:35-12:25

1 stop19h 50m

Zurich

Mon 11/8

10:50-11:50

1 stop25h 00m

R11 911

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

13:00-14:20

1 stop25h 20m

Zurich

Mon 8/9

16:40-10:50

1 stop18h 10m

R12 019

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

13:05-20:20

1 stop31h 15m

Zurich

Sun 17/8

15:25-16:50

1 stop25h 25m

R12 378

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

14:35-8:20

2 stops17h 45m

Zurich

Mon 8/9

21:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R12 395

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

23:15-16:45

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

Sun 17/8

17:35-21:10

1 stop27h 35m

R12 593

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

18:05-15:45

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Wed 5/11

17:00-12:40

2 stops18h 40m

R13 490

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

13:05-13:20

1 stop24h 15m

Zurich

Tue 5/8

22:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

R13 884

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/8

23:00-22:30

2 stops23h 30m

Zurich

Tue 19/8

11:20-12:40

2 stops25h 20m

R14 476

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

7:00-18:05

2 stops35h 05m

Zurich

Mon 3/11

19:30-12:10

1 stop15h 40m

R14 584

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

8:40-20:05

Nonstop11h 25m

Zurich

Mon 3/11

9:40-22:05

Nonstop11h 25m

R17 329

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 June 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 R661). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of R789). 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 14 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% 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 8 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Zurich flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France from Cape Town to Zurich to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 626 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 12 176 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R11 911. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R12 019 and R12 378, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R6 852 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 Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R7 211 and R9 077, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R29 201, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R8 522. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R9 651 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 Doha 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. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R246 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 Addis Ababa 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 R661). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of R789). 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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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 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 556AverageR12 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR10 615AverageR13 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 407AverageR14 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 749AverageR14 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 925AverageR14 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 962AverageR13 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 003AverageR15 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 228AverageR14 978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 653AverageR16 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 102AverageR21 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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