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

CPT — ZRH
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zurich are usually found in May or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$839

Good round-trip deal

$576 or less

Good one-way deal

$555 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-Zurich flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Zurich. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Zurich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 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 Cape Town to Zurich?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of $586). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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 CPT to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Zurich in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Zurich flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to Zurich trip
Airports
CPT

At CPT, all check-in desks are conveniently located in the main building with clear signage by airline.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
ZRH

From ZRH, take the train to Zürich HB. Trains depart every 10 minutes, taking about 12-15 minutes to reach the city.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

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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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Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zurich. Reviews last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and SWISS from Cape Town to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Zurich flight route?

    Flights from Cape Town Intl to Zurich have been viewed 49 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Zurich round-trip?

    Currently priced at $525, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to Zurich and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as $629. Users have found that SWISS is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Zurich.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of $586). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zurich

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Zurich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$525Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EmiratesCheapest$629Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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