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Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT)

ZRH — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or March, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$879
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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ZRH

Zürich Airport offers a convenient perk: check in and drop off bags up to 23 hours before departure, perfect for exploring Zürich luggage-free.

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CPT

For a quick ride into Cape Town, use Uber or Bolt. They're inexpensive and convenient for varying group sizes and luggage.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

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 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Zurich to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$757Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$870Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,106Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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