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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R5 920

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Nov 23 — Nov 301
1 adult
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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 805

One-way from

R5 920

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 565

Good round-trip deal

R11 683 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 687 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 16/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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7/12
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 967 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 491 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 October 2025.

Sat 22/1113:50CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/120:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R11 839
Thu 23/1013:05CPT - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mEmirates
Wed 5/1121:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 22/10R11 857
Fri 21/1114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/120:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R12 187
Sat 22/1113:50CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/120:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R12 273
Fri 7/119:00CPT - ZRH
Nonstop11h 30mSWISS
Sat 22/1119:05ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mSWISS
Deal found 22/10R12 360
Sun 23/1118:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mEmirates
Tue 13/121:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 23/10R12 430
Sun 9/1118:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/119:40ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R12 482
Thu 25/1217:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/16:45ZRH - CPT
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/10R12 621
Sat 22/1115:25CPT - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1120:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R12 655
Mon 10/117:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/116:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R12 707
Thu 6/1112:30CPT - ZRH
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1121:35ZRH - CPT
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R12 742
Mon 10/119:30CPT - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1122:30ZRH - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R12 760

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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 October 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 Town

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Sat 14/3

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

R11 961

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

19:50-20:45

1 stop25h 55m

Zurich

Sat 15/11

8:05-10:45

1 stop25h 40m

R12 569

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

Zurich

Mon 19/1

6:45-11:50

1 stop28h 05m

R12 621

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

18:30-12:25

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Sat 14/3

14:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

R12 846

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:40-19:50

1 stop31h 10m

Zurich

Mon 16/3

21:50-11:40

1 stop36h 50m

R12 898

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Sun 1/3

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

R13 124

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Mon 19/1

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

R13 141

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Thu 15/1

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

R13 141

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Tue 13/1

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

R13 141

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

13:50-7:40

2 stops18h 50m

Zurich

Thu 15/1

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

R13 141

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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 17 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 173). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 239). 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 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 11% 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 19 October 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.

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 October 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 772 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 023 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
878 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 384 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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 7 454 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 17h 15m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 961. 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 R10 199. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R10 209 and R11 066, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 27% 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 133, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 355. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R10 676 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?

    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 R291 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 R10 173). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 239). 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

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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 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR10 199AverageR12 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 209AverageR11 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 066AverageR14 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 227AverageR13 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR11 554AverageR13 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 558AverageR13 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 663AverageR13 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 741AverageR13 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 213AverageR16 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 320AverageR20 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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