Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R6 502

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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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 23 December 2025.

Thu 25/127:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/117:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R14 608
Sun 21/1223:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Thu 1/16:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/12R15 510
Mon 22/1223:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/126:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R15 644
Mon 22/1223:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/119:05ZRH - CPT
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R15 845
Tue 23/127:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1219:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 029
Sun 21/1223:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:50ZRH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 045
Mon 22/1223:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops23h 45mAir France
Wed 31/126:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop22h 20mAir France
Deal found 22/12R16 179
Mon 22/1223:45CPT - ZRH
2 stops23h 45mAir France
Sun 4/119:05ZRH - CPT
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Deal found 22/12R16 396
Thu 25/1215:25CPT - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/120:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/12R17 098
Sun 21/1218:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 25/1219:15ZRH - CPT
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12R18 017

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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 783

One-way from

R6 502

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 457

Good round-trip deal

R11 539 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 362 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R20 125 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 569 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Zurich.
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 23 December 2025.
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Depart

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Price

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Sat 31/1

20:15-14:35

2 stops17h 20m

R11 783

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:40-12:25

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Wed 15/4

15:30-16:40

1 stop25h 10m

R11 800

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Sun 19/4

21:00-13:45

2 stops16h 45m

R11 917

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-17:10

1 stop24h 55m

Zurich

Mon 20/4

7:40-11:50

1 stop28h 10m

R11 967

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

Zurich

Tue 21/4

7:40-11:50

1 stop28h 10m

R12 201

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-13:40

1 stop21h 25m

Zurich

Wed 22/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

R12 201

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-17:15

1 stop25h 00m

Zurich

Wed 22/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

R12 452

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Fri 13/2

20:15-13:00

2 stops39h 45m

R12 652

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

17:15-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

Tue 10/2

18:10-14:35

2 stops19h 25m

R12 652

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

17:15-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

Sat 4/4

15:10-11:50

1 stop20h 40m

R12 702

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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 19 December 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 R9 828). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 700). 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 23 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 8% 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 20 December 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

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 23 December 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Zurich can take about 18h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 783. 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 177. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R9 829 and R10 654, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 33% 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 333 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 528 and R6 608, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R36 239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 285. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R10 413 for that flight.

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

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

    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. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R366 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

  • 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 R9 828). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 700). 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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR9 357AverageR11 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 831AverageR11 371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 659AverageR13 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 736AverageR13 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 125AverageR12 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 209AverageR13 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 229AverageR12 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 258AverageR13 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR12 727AverageR17 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 824AverageR18 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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