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Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT)
ZRH — CPT
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1 adult, Economy
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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 julio 31, 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,390 |
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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 July 25, 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 julio 31, 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Zurich to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Zurich to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Zurich to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,064.
What’s the fastest layover option from Zurich to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Zurich to Cape Town?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 33m.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$757 | Average$900 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$870 | Average$1,169 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,106 | Average$1,475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% |