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Cheapest return fare
£540
Typical prices: £523-£607
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/11Fri 27/11
CPT - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£609
Typical prices: £626-£1,053
SWISS
Fri 25/12Sun 10/1
CPT - ZRH • Direct
Direct flights
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Edelweiss Air. Average duration is 11h 05m
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Cheapest • Avg £751 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 20m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Zurich (CPT-ZRH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich

Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 06:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 14:10ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£540Ethiopian Air
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 06:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
17h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 13:00ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£543Ethiopian Air
Mon, 7 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
22h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:40 - 23:00ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 20m1 stop Istanbul
£543Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 12:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
40h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 17:30ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£561Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 12:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
42h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:30 - 23:35ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£563Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 21 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 17:25ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£565Qatar Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
14:35 - 11:35ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
£568Emirates
Fri, 5 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 11:35ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
£569Emirates
Sat, 6 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 19:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 18:00ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
£570Emirates
Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 15 Apr
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 12:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
18h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
15:30 - 11:30ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
£573Emirates
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cape Town to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Zurich from Cape Town usually cost between £523 and £607 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £540 on Ethiopian Air (24 Nov–27 Nov).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Zurich is November, where tickets cost £542 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £734 and £715 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Zurich?

No, with an average price for the route of £594, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Zurich, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Zurich

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Zurich

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£206
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Zurich

  • How many flights are there between Cape Town and Zurich per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Zurich, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Zurich was £206 for a one-way ticket and £540 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Zurich?

    On your way to Zurich, you’ll fly out from Cape Town Intl. You’ll be landing at Zurich.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Zurich?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Zurich flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Zurich?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Zurich flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Zurich?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Zurich on on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cape Town to Zurich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £335 or less one-way and £590 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Zurich?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zurich Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Zurich

Monday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Wednesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Thursday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Friday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Sunday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

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Direct returns

Zurich to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Wednesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Thursday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Friday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Saturday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Sunday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

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