What is the most punctual flight time for Switzerland to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from Switzerland to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Zurich to Cape Town is 10h 55m on average, while flying from Geneva to Cape Town is 14h 10m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Switzerland to Cape Town flights?

According to our data, Edelweiss Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 17% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl

How many flights depart from Switzerland to Cape Town on average per week?

As of September 2026, 2 flights take off from Switzerland and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How often are flights from Switzerland to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between Switzerland and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 124 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R8 202 Cheap Flights from Switzerland to Cape Town in 2026/27

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16:50 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 15:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

21h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 318Condor

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 26

12:05 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 15:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

21h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 384Condor

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 1

16:50 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 11:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 499Condor

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Feb 8

16:50 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 20:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

27h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 548Condor

Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 20

16:50 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

15:15 - 15:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

25h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R10 893Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

12:05 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

15:20 - 20:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

30h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R11 122Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

12:05 - 10:45ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

15:20 - 20:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

30h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R11 696Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8

7:00 - 21:25ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 289KLM

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

7:00 - 21:25ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

32h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 486KLM

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

19:10 - 22:40ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:30 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 584KLM

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

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11:20 - 8:05ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 302Condor

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

11:20 - 8:05ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 843Condor

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

11:20 - 7:25ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R10 876Condor

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6

16:45 - 7:25ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R11 319Condor

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 11

21:00 - 14:10ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

R12 730Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

11:20 - 7:25ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

14:35 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

18h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R13 025Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 20

21:00 - 14:10ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

R13 107Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 20

7:15 - 21:25GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

24h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 156KLM

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 9

14:20 - 5:50ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 22:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

23h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 404KLM

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 - 21:25ZRH Zurich-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 22:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ZRH Zurich

23h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 863KLM

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

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Condor flights from Switzerland to Cape Town

Our best Condor deals on Switzerland to Cape Town flight tickets

Condor

Oct 1

ZRH11:20Zurich

20h 45m

1 stop

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

Oct 4

CPT17:45Cape Town Intl

15h 05m

1 stop

ZRH8:50Zurich

R10 302

Condor

Dec 4

ZRH16:50Zurich

16h 55m

1 stop

CPT10:45Cape Town Intl

Dec 26

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ZRH15:20Zurich

R10 318

Condor

Jan 21

ZRH12:05Zurich

21h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:45Cape Town Intl

Feb 1

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ZRH15:20Zurich

R10 384

Ethiopian Air flights from Switzerland to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Switzerland to Cape Town flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Oct 12

GVA22:15Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

15h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 17

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

GVA6:30Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R11 992

Ethiopian Air

Sept 29

ZRH21:00Zurich

17h 10m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 6

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

18h 30m

2 stops

ZRH8:20Zurich

R12 730

Ethiopian Air

Oct 7

ZRH21:00Zurich

17h 10m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

18h 30m

2 stops

ZRH8:20Zurich

R12 845

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ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 4/12

16:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

18:35-15:20

1 stop21h 45m

R10 318

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ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

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12:05-10:45

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

18:35-15:20

1 stop21h 45m

R10 384

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 4/12

16:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

18:35-11:20

1 stop17h 45m

R10 499

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sun 10/1

16:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

18:35-20:55

1 stop27h 20m

R10 548

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 10/11

16:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

15:15-15:20

2 stops25h 05m

R10 893

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 10/11

12:05-10:45

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

15:20-20:55

2 stops30h 35m

R11 122

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 24/11

12:05-10:45

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

15:20-20:55

2 stops30h 35m

R11 696

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ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 21/10

7:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

0:30-16:45

1 stop17h 15m

R15 289

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 21/10

7:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

0:30-8:15

1 stop32h 45m

R15 486

ZurichCape Town

ZRH Zurich - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sun 25/10

19:10-22:40

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

0:30-16:45

1 stop17h 15m

R15 584

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Switzerland, with most prices found around R14 879. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 273.

What is the cheapest Switzerland to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Switzerland to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Switzerland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R18 524 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Switzerland for as low as R15 453 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Switzerland to Cape Town flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Switzerland to Cape Town flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Switzerland to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Switzerland to Cape Town flight.

Cheap Switzerland to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R8 202
Fastest flight time	10h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Switzerland in the past 72 hours is R8 202. The best return flight deal from Switzerland to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 318.

The fastest flight from Switzerland to Cape Town takes 10h 55m

Direct flights go from Switzerland to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Switzerland there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Switzerland to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Switzerland to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Switzerland to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Switzerland and Cape Town, the leading plane model is Airbus A350-900, making up 71,95% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A340-300 with 28,05%.

Best airlines flying from Switzerland to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Condor	PriceFrom R5 935	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 596 reviews		Search Condor flights
KLM	PriceFrom R14 946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews		Search KLM flights

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