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17:45 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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12:05 - 10:45ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R10 228Condor
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 17:25ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R10 359Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:30ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R10 441Qatar Airways
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 16
Condor Logo
17:45 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Condor Logo
16:50 - 10:45ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R10 458Condor
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 27
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 20:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZRH Zurich
22h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
14:35 - 5:35ZRH  Zurich-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R10 704Emirates
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 27
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 20:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZRH Zurich
22h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 16:15ZRH  Zurich-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
R10 736Emirates
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZRH Zurich
21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:25ZRH  Zurich-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 786Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZRH Zurich
27h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
15:55 - 8:15ZRH  Zurich-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 917Etihad Airways
Sat, Mar 20 - Tue, Sep 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:55 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
22h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:40 - 23:00ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R11 244Turkish Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:55 - 17:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich
17h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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18:30 - 23:00ZRH  Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 30m1 stop Istanbul
R11 261Turkish Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

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Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Sat 31/10

12:05-10:45

1 stop21h 40m

R10 228

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-13:40

1 stop26h 05m

Zurich

Thu 19/11

15:10-17:25

1 stop25h 15m

R10 359

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

12:35-13:40

1 stop26h 05m

Zurich

Tue 16/2

15:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R10 441
Fastest return journey

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Fri 27/11

16:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

R10 458

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Tue 27/10

14:35-5:35

1 stop38h 00m

R10 704

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Sun 18/10

22:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R10 736

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Wed 25/11

21:35-8:25

1 stop33h 50m

R10 786

JohannesburgZurich

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZRH Zurich

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/3

9:50-12:05

1 stop27h 15m

Zurich

Tue 7/9

15:55-8:15

1 stop16h 20m

R10 917

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

0:55-22:25

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Tue 15/12

6:40-23:00

1 stop15h 20m

R11 244

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

0:55-17:05

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

Sun 15/11

18:30-23:00

1 stop27h 30m

R11 261

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Zurich flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Zurich. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 244. The month of November is another great option to travel to Zurich, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R11 326.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zurich?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Zurich for R2 699/person, which is 50% cheaper than the average flight to Zurich. To find the cheapest price to Zurich from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Zurich is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Zurich on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R14 011. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Zurich on Saturday is R17 824.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

Flying to Zurich from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 191 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Zurich, so prices are often more expensive at around R15 409 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zurich?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zurich from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zurich for around R12 328 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zurich from South Africa for as low as R11 212 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Zurich

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ZURICH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary9% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zurich costs on average just R11 244 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZURICH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTAugust17% more expensiveIt costs about R14 474 for flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZURICH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember383% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Zurich from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Zurich flight deals and tips

Summary info about Zurich flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R4 622

Best Round-Trip Price

R10 228

Fastest flight time

17h 10m

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January
The best one-way flight price to Zurich from South Africa in the last 5 days is R4 622 (Cape Town Intl to Zurich).
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The best return flight price to Zurich from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 228 (Cape Town Intl to Zurich).
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The fastest flight to Zurich from South Africa takes 17h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Zurich, with a 3% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zurich

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zurich?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 24 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Zurich. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R12 328.

Is there an alternative airport near Zurich?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Zurich is possible. If you are planning a flight to Zurich, consider booking flights to Thal St Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (77 km from Zurich city centre), Basel EuroAirport Swiss (80 km from Zurich city centre), Mulhouse EuroAirport (80 km from Zurich city centre), Belp Airport (94 km from Zurich city centre) or St. Moritz Engadin Airport (138 km from Zurich city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Zurich?

The cheapest airport near Zurich is typically Basel EuroAirport Swiss, with an average price of R5 346/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Zurich Airport?

Prices for flights to Zurich Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Zurich Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Zurich Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Zurich Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Zurich Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zurich Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zurich Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Zurich?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Zurich with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Zurich on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Zurich?

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