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Find cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R11 379

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town (ZRH-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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15:00 - 11:50ZRH-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
16:35 - 14:05CPT-ZRH
21h 30m1 stop
R15 594Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
21:30 - 14:30ZRH-CPT
17h 00m2 stops
15:20 - 8:00CPT-ZRH
16h 40m2 stops
R15 690Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 6 - Sun, May 19
16:40 - 10:50ZRH-CPT
18h 10m1 stop
13:00 - 7:55CPT-ZRH
18h 55m1 stop
R15 919Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 23
9:40 - 10:50ZRH-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
13:00 - 7:55CPT-ZRH
18h 55m1 stop
R16 034Qatar Airways
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
17:35 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
27h 50m1 stop
0:35 - 22:25CPT-ZRH
22h 50m1 stop
R16 782KLM
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sun, Jan 19
14:35 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
30h 50m2 stops
23:15 - 18:40CPT-ZRH
19h 25m1 stop
R16 992
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 15
7:00 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
14h 25m1 stop
0:30 - 22:10CPT-ZRH
22h 40m1 stop
R17 069
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Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jan 21
7:00 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
14h 25m1 stop
0:35 - 22:25CPT-ZRH
22h 50m1 stop
R17 088KLM
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Sat, Jun 15 - Mon, Jan 20
14:35 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
30h 50m2 stops
23:15 - 18:05CPT-ZRH
18h 50m2 stops
R18 372Air France
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 15
14:35 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
30h 50m2 stops
23:15 - 22:30CPT-ZRH
23h 15m2 stops
R25 958Air France
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Aug 5

Flights from Zurich to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Zurich to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Zurich to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Zurich, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zurich to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R17 605 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R28 563 and R26 781 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zurich to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Turkish Airlines (R15 804) and SWISS (R25 996). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Turkish Airlines (R15 594) and Ethiopian Air (R15 690).

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

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Zurich and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 25m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 6 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Zurich to Cape Town take?

The average direct flight takes 11h 25m, covering a distance of 14 651 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 19:45 and will be landing in Cape Town at 7:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to Cape Town jets off at 22:35 and lands at 10:00.

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Low season

June

High season

February

Cheapest flight

R11 379
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Zurich to Cape Town

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town was R594 for a one-way ticket and R814 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Cape Town.

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Zurich to Cape Town on on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Cape Town, KLM or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Cape Town are KLM and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R18 845 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 467 and an overall rating of 7,3.

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

    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 Zurich to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Zurich 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 Zurich to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Cape Town Intl?

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

Direct departures

Zurich to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Wednesday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Saturday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Zurich

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Thursday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Sunday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

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Top 4 airlines serving from Zurich to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1639 reviews
7,8boarding
7,6comfort
7,3entertainment
8,4crew
7,3food
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8,0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

One of their staff was so rude with discriminative. Such a reputed airline shouldn't hire such kind of arrogant attendants.

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

Online check-in doesn't work. That's why I couldn't give it full Star.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Polite and helpful crew. My son developed fever. Crew members came and gave him medication and also came and enquired about his health several times.

Asian Veng meal have Non Veg items which is not ok. Pure veg meals option are too less and they have inclusion of Vedgan and Lactos etc... which is taste less

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Better service is needed. I booked for Qatar but I was switched to American way after I bought my tickets.

There was no phone charger, uncomfortable seats, unprofessional flight attendants, didn’t like food

some sections of airport are too cramped. The screening of luggage was twice and a huge hassle. They kept saying my boarding the for my next flight was in 10 minutes but were dragging the screening too long. having a 2 hour connecting time with this much delays in screenings is not good. They could see I was traveling with special needs kid yet I was" randomly chosen" to be personally screened again.

Qatar screwed up by delaying our onward journey for refueling, which resulted in missing our connecting flight to India. the airport qater staff at Doha, herded us like cattle in a very incohesive and uncoordinated way. We were then given 2 options: either catch our original flight the Next day ( After 24.hrs) or catch 2 flights instead , to goto our destination in India. All this, for paying a premium for Qatar.

Okay experience, seats had a very poor legroom and width. Very uncomfortable for long journeys.

for the very long way the flight has to be more confortable it was very dirty the wc was not clean

First class payment but wife’s seat broken, would recline but not lay flat. On previous flight, delays and ground crew malfunctions connecting jetway made us miss flight to Houston. I asked twice for a cart to assist us getting across the massive Istanbul Airport, but was denied. We are both over 70.

The flight departed on time and the staff was professional.

M pretty much done with kayak and all other booking webs and apps. Scams all around my long trip.. Losing hundreds of $$ in extra charges and delays. Done with Turkish airline too. I will never use Kayak again for any of my bookings in the future!

Istanbul to Miami Sector the plane was nice and clean except for no WiFi during the entire flight. The flight from Karachi to Istanbul was another story .The sad part is we paid for business class to be comfortable. The foot rest didn’t work. The flight attendant had to push the seat to put to recline position and/or put it back. This was not only for me but for other passengers in business class. The tray table would not come out so had to get help from the passenger sitting next to me. I understand that they may have to use old planes but Turkish Airlines have to make sure that the things are functional especially the duration of flight is six hours and they are charging a lot of money. It seemed that i was flying a domestic sector instead of an international flight.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

Was so glad the the captain kept the air. It’s usually suffocating in there.

Cons: "First of all, my flight had no option to plug my cellphone, there was no TV screen and no WiFi.. they served some loaf of bread cut in half with some spices inside and called it dinner! But the most disappointing thing is the fact is that they LOST BOTH OF MY LUGGAGE BAGS, and the most they could offer me is $50 compensation (my belongings worth thousands of dollars) And even this I would have to claim from my “home country” which is completely unreasonable as my home country isn’t the one lost my luggage, the airlines had! Beyond shocked, disappointed and aggravated, this was my first time flying this airlines and I promise you it’s the last. Won’t recommend to anyone."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/5Sat
3 stops
59h 30mZRH-CPT
R11 379
18/5Sat
2 stops
37h 40mZRH-CPT
R11 935
18/5Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
17h 00mZRH-CPT
R15 804
18/5Sat
directSWISS
11h 25mZRH-CPT
R25 996

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Last minute flights from Zurich to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Zurich to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/4Mon
multi-stop
17h 20mZRH-CPT
30/4Tue
multi-stop
36h 00mCPT-ZRH
R18 180
25/4Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 35mZRH-CPT
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 20mCPT-ZRH
R18 314
25/4Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 35mZRH-CPT
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 20mCPT-ZRH
R18 372
22/4Mon
multi-stopKLM
27h 50mZRH-CPT
30/4Tue
multi-stopKLM
23h 10mCPT-ZRH
R21 092
25/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 45mZRH-CPT
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 10mCPT-ZRH
R27 873
25/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 45mZRH-CPT
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 40mCPT-ZRH
R30 651
22/4Mon
directSWISS
11h 25mZRH-CPT
30/4Tue
directSWISS
11h 25mCPT-ZRH
R37 356
25/4Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 50mZRH-CPT
6/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 45mCPT-ZRH
R100 574
25/4Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 50mZRH-CPT
5/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
16h 50mCPT-ZRH
R100 785
22/4Mon
directSWISS
11h 25mZRH-CPT
30/4Tue
directSWISS
11h 25mCPT-ZRH
R159 348

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Zurich - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - Zurich

Cabin classes:

R27 720

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