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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich from R4 841

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZRH
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 941

One-way from

R4 841

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 273

Good round-trip deal

R13 758 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 312 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 212 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 683 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 9 July 2025.

Tue 19/816:35CPT - ZRH
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/815:00ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R11 799
Sat 22/1118:55CPT - ZRH
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1115:40ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R11 906
Sat 12/713:05CPT - ZRH
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Thu 13/1114:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/7R12 066
Wed 19/1114:35CPT - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1120:15ZRH - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R12 119
Fri 11/723:15CPT - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mKLM
Sun 17/817:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Deal found 9/7R12 618
Mon 8/128:50CPT - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/319:10ZRH - CPT
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R12 707
Wed 19/118:50CPT - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mAir France
Thu 27/116:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop23h 15mAir France
Deal found 8/7R12 724
Wed 10/1215:20CPT - ZRH
2 stops31h 25mLufthansa
Sat 21/313:35ZRH - CPT
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7R13 312
Sat 6/1218:45CPT - ZRH
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 23/316:30ZRH - CPT
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7R13 365

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 9 July 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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Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Zurich

Tue 26/8

15:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

R11 799

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

18:55-13:40

1 stop19h 45m

Zurich

Sun 30/11

15:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R11 906

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-7:40

2 stops18h 05m

Zurich

Thu 27/11

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

R12 119

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

13:05-13:20

1 stop24h 15m

Zurich

Thu 13/11

14:35-11:40

1 stop20h 05m

R12 279

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

8:50-22:30

1 stop14h 40m

Zurich

Sun 22/3

19:10-6:10

1 stop34h 00m

R12 707

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:50-22:30

1 stop14h 40m

Zurich

Thu 27/11

6:30-6:45

1 stop23h 15m

R12 724

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

18:25-13:45

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Mon 11/8

11:50-21:25

1 stop33h 35m

R12 920

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

15:20-21:45

2 stops31h 25m

Zurich

Sat 21/3

13:35-7:40

1 stop17h 05m

R13 312

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

18:45-22:00

1 stop28h 15m

Zurich

Mon 23/3

16:30-12:10

1 stop18h 40m

R13 365

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

23:45-9:50

1 stop34h 05m

R4 841

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich

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Cheapflights Insights

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 27 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 9 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Zurich in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% 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 6 July 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.

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 9 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Zurich, such as Emirates, KLM, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
3 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 370 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
3 590 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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 11 688 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at R11 941. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R11 995 and R12 119, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Zurich for 17% 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 407 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 Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R7 154 and R7 296, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Zurich is generally R39 231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R8 558. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay R11 318 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 R228 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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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 9 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 478AverageR12 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR10 531AverageR12 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 344AverageR14 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 733AverageR13 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 838AverageR13 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 906AverageR15 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 956AverageR15 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 124AverageR14 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 545AverageR16 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 983AverageR21 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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