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Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from £435

ZRH — CPT
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Cape Town

Thu 5/1120:30 -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 12/1113:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 29/10£484
Wed 11/1122:00 -
1 stop14h 00m
Wed 2/1215:10 -
2 stops17h 20m
Deal found 29/10£486
Mon 2/1122:00 -
1 stop14h 00m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
2 stops18h 40m
Deal found 26/10£486
Mon 2/1122:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
2 stops18h 40m
Deal found 28/10£493
Thu 12/1120:30 -
2 stops16h 40m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
2 stops18h 40m
Deal found 29/10£494
Thu 12/1120:30 -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 3/1215:10 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 28/10£495
Tue 24/1120:30 -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 3/1213:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 26/10£497
Tue 24/1120:30 -
2 stops16h 40m
Sat 5/1215:10 -
2 stops17h 20m
Deal found 29/10£505
Wed 4/1122:00 -
1 stop14h 00m
Fri 27/1115:10 -
2 stops17h 20m
Deal found 28/10£506
Thu 5/1120:30 -
2 stops16h 40m
Sun 22/1113:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 26/10£507

Find flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£435

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£848
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/11-2/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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18/2-31/12
  • 18/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Zurich to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 18/2

11:05-17:25

2 stops29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£435

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 25/11

22:00-14:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£442

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 7/12

11:25-12:40

2 stops24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£444

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 27/11

15:00-16:45

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£451

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sun 15/11

10:30-18:35

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460
Fastest return journey

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 11/11

22:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£482

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 20/1

22:00-14:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£482

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sun 4/4

21:00-14:10

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£492

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 27/11

22:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£492

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 13/1

22:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£492

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Cape Town

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

The price you pay for your flight from Zurich to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of £628). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,078). 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 ZRH to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Cape Town flights typically cost between £618 and £988 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £486 on Ethiopian Air (11 Nov–2 Dec).

Related info for your journey

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

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Zurich to Cape Town in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5657 mi between Zurich and Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of £628). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,078). 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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