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$281+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH)

CPT — ZRH
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Sat 11/7
Sat 11/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zurich

Wed 11/1812:35 pm -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/253:10 pm -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 10/4$641
Mon 11/912:55 am -
1 stop34h 05m
Mon 11/236:30 pm -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 10/3$661
Mon 12/712:55 am -
1 stop22h 30m
Tue 1/196:40 am -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 10/8$664
Wed 11/186:35 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Thu 1/2112:05 pm -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 10/5$685
Sat 11/211:40 pm -
1 stop31h 10m
Sat 11/289:50 pm -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 10/7$697
Fri 11/69:20 am -
Nonstop11h 00m
Sat 11/2810:00 am -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 10/5$700

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Zurich

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$281
(Connections by easyJet)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$858

Good round-trip deal

$620 or less

Good one-way deal

$599 or less
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Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

12:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

12:55 am-10:25 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$383

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/13

5:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

4:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

1:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$500

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/21

2:00 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$505

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

12:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop34h 05m

Zurich

Mon 11/23

6:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$661

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

12:55 am-10:25 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Tue 1/19

6:40 am-11:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$663

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/18

5:25 pm-6:30 am

2 stops38h 05m

Zurich

Thu 1/21

3:00 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$731

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/25

6:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Zurich

Tue 2/16

2:55 pm-6:25 am

1 stop14h 30m

$738

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Zurich

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

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 54 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of $727). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in March is currently the most expensive (average of $980). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Zurich as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Zurich flights typically cost between $752 and $941 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $641 on Qatar Airways (Nov 18-Nov 25).

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Zurich flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to Zurich trip
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,091 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - ZRH

Luggage rerouted, we has to go back to Palermo airport to pick it up next day as delivery was not available.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,091 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,091 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

BOS - ZRH

Luggage rerouted, we has to go back to Palermo airport to pick it up next day as delivery was not available.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Cape Town Intl to Zurich have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zurich?

    Departing from Cape Town to Zurich will take you 34h 05m. There are 5657 mi between Cape Town and Zurich.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Zurich round-trip?

    Currently priced at $585, 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. Users have found that SWISS is 29% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zurich (average of $727). Flying from Cape Town to Zurich in March is currently the most expensive (average of $980). 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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