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Flight deals from Zurich to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,521. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.R 7,234 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,234, select.

Cape Town.R 8,081 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,081, select.

Cape Town.R 8,081 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,081, select.

Cape Town.R 8,259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,259, select.

Cape Town.R 8,370 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,370, select.

Cape Town.R 8,443 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,443, select.

Cape Town.R 8,726 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,726, select.

Cape Town.R 9,116 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,116, select.

Cape Town.R 9,821 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,821, select.

Cape Town.R 10,862 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,862, select.

Cape Town.R 11,005 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,005, select.

Cape Town.R 11,462 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,462, select.

Cape Town.R 11,951 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,951, select.

Cape Town.R 22,822 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 22,822, select.

Cape Town.R 23,068 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 23,068, select.

Cape Town.R 23,500 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 23,500, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Zurich to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Zurich to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	R 7,234
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airline	Edelweiss Air
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Cape Town is R 10,003. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Cape Town?

11 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Cape Town?

Edelweiss Air and SWISS fly direct from Zurich to Cape Town.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Zurich to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cape Town is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Condor and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport is 11 hours 10 minutes.
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Zurich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, jump on the 09:30 Edelweiss Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:35 with Edelweiss Air.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ZRH to CPT flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Cape Town (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is a snap with edelweiss air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Edelweiss air has the highest passenger demand on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is R 7,234. A round-trip ticket right now is R 10,003. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to CPT, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZRH to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

76% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

November is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.