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R5 349 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

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Cape Town.
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8:05 - 9:35ZRH-CPT
25h 30m1 stop
13:00 - 7:55CPT-ZRH
18h 55m1 stop
R12 378
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Sat, Apr 26 - Sun, May 11
13:55 - 12:05ZRH-CPT
21h 10m2 stops
17:20 - 12:55CPT-ZRH
20h 35m2 stops
R13 868Egyptair
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Sat, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 21
14:15 - 21:30ZRH-CPT
30h 15m1 stop
8:05 - 22:30CPT-ZRH
15h 25m1 stop
R14 231KLM
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Mon, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 12
19:10 - 21:30ZRH-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
8:05 - 22:30CPT-ZRH
15h 25m1 stop
R14 289KLM
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Tue, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 14
18:50 - 22:10ZRH-CPT
26h 20m2 stops
8:30 - 17:55CPT-ZRH
34h 25m1 stop
R14 556Air France
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Sat, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 9
20:15 - 13:45ZRH-CPT
16h 30m2 stops
15:20 - 7:40CPT-ZRH
17h 20m2 stops
R14 652Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 20
20:15 - 14:30ZRH-CPT
17h 15m2 stops
15:20 - 7:40CPT-ZRH
17h 20m2 stops
R14 957Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 27
11:20 - 14:35ZRH-CPT
27h 15m2 stops
23:15 - 18:35CPT-ZRH
19h 20m2 stops
R15 091Air France
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Tue, Apr 29 - Sat, May 17
15:10 - 17:25ZRH-CPT
25h 15m1 stop
15:20 - 13:40CPT-ZRH
23h 20m2 stops
R16 715Qatar Airways
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 3
15:10 - 10:40ZRH-CPT
18h 30m1 stop
12:35 - 7:10CPT-ZRH
19h 35m1 stop
R16 868Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 30

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 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 Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday 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 390 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R28 386 and R27 890 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R24 144 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 349
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 R280 for a one-way ticket and R648 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, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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 R21 557 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 R17 869 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • 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

Sunday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Zurich

Monday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Wednesday

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 1336 reviews
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
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Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024BRU - AMS
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Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

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.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

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.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

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.

It was a pleasant experience accept temperature in the plane It was extremely cold in the airplane that I was shivering I got sick because of the extreme cold temperature on my flight

Crew was wonderful, snacks were so good and quite a variety for free, food was mediocre, big selection of movies and they kept lavatories pretty clean throughout the flight

It was unclear that additional passport control was needed before boarding. The seats were cramped and uncomfortable even for small persons. The arm rests were unable to be lifted completely out of the way and the media controls cut-out made them uncomfortable to lean on. One audio channel was not working on one of our seats.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

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.

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

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

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