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R8 893 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Cape Town

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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Cape Town.
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18:10 - 22:30ZRH-CPT
28h 20m2 stops
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9:25 - 7:05CPT-ZRH
21h 40m2 stops
R11 295
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
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18:10 - 22:30ZRH-CPT
28h 20m2 stops
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9:25 - 7:05CPT-ZRH
21h 40m2 stops
R11 693
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Mon, May 5 - Fri, May 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 14:35ZRH-CPT
17h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:20CPT-ZRH
17h 45m2 stops
R15 382Ethiopian Air
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Sat, May 24 - Fri, Jun 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 14:35ZRH-CPT
17h 35m2 stops
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14:35 - 8:20CPT-ZRH
17h 45m2 stops
R15 401Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 2 - Sat, May 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 11:50ZRH-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
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16:35 - 14:05CPT-ZRH
21h 30m1 stop
R15 534Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Fri, May 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 11:50ZRH-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:25CPT-ZRH
16h 50m1 stop
R15 780Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 22
KLM Logo
19:25 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
26h 00m1 stop
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23:15 - 16:45CPT-ZRH
17h 30m1 stop
R16 763KLM
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, May 20
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19:25 - 21:25ZRH-CPT
26h 00m1 stop
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23:15 - 13:45CPT-ZRH
14h 30m1 stop
R16 839KLM
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, May 20
Qatar Airways Logo
16:40 - 10:50ZRH-CPT
18h 10m1 stop
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13:00 - 14:20CPT-ZRH
25h 20m1 stop
R19 431Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 - 10:50ZRH-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 - 14:20CPT-ZRH
31h 20m2 stops
R20 339Qatar Airways
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Sat, Apr 26 - Sat, May 10

KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Cape Town flights

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 round-trip flights from Zurich to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Zurich to Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 June, where tickets cost R16 328 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 065 and R28 418 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Cape Town, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

R8 893
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Zurich to Cape Town

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.
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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 R470 for a one-way ticket and R597 for a return.

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

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Cape Town flight route.

  • 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, Ethiopian Air or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air and KLM. With an average price for the route of R16 856 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 806 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • 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 Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, 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 3 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.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1323 reviews
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,3Food
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Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AMS - INL
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Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

Lots of water brought around by staff which is very important to stay hydrated on a long flight. There provided swiss chocolate icecream! The attention to detail is obvious. They really want to make their passengers entertained and comfortable.

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

This was an upgrade to business class and really enjoyed the experience. Much better than my earlier flight and thank you.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

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