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Cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town from R5 508

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town departing on 9/3. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Condor Logo
16:50 - 10:45
ZRH
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CPT
16h 55m1 stop
Condor Logo
17:45 - 8:50
CPT
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ZRH
15h 05m1 stop
R13 602Condor
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Apr 21
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10:55 - 10:00
ZRH
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CPT
22h 05m1 stop
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0:30 - 11:15
CPT
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ZRH
34h 45m2 stops
R13 652Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Apr 12
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20:15 - 13:45
ZRH
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CPT
16h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 7:40
CPT
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ZRH
17h 15m2 stops
R13 669Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Condor Logo
16:50 - 8:35
ZRH
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CPT
15h 45m1 stop
Condor Logo
17:45 - 8:50
CPT
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ZRH
15h 05m1 stop
R13 686Condor
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, May 14
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10:55 - 10:00
ZRH
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CPT
22h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:30 - 10:55
CPT
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ZRH
35h 25m2 stops
R13 702Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17
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16:50 - 14:35
ZRH
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CPT
20h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 20:45
CPT
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ZRH
31h 45m2 stops
R13 719Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 10
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11:30 - 6:45
ZRH
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CPT
18h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 9:45
CPT
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ZRH
17h 30m1 stop
R13 736Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 21
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9:25 - 10:00
ZRH
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CPT
23h 35m1 stop
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12:30 - 10:10
CPT
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ZRH
22h 40m1 stop
R13 752Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 12
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11:30 - 6:45
ZRH
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CPT
18h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 9:50
CPT
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ZRH
22h 50m1 stop
R13 769Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 31
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10:05 - 10:00
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CPT
22h 55m1 stop
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0:30 - 10:55
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ZRH
35h 25m2 stops
R13 786Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

Ethiopian Air flights from Zurich to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
Jan 22
ZRH20:15Zurich
16h 30m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
17h 15m
2 stops
ZRH7:40Zurich
R13 669
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 18
ZRH20:15Zurich
17h 20m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Mar 10
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
17h 15m
2 stops
ZRH7:40Zurich
R13 819
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 11
ZRH20:15Zurich
17h 20m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 22
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
17h 15m
2 stops
ZRH7:40Zurich
R13 853
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Air France flights from Zurich to Cape Town

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Air France
Feb 3
ZRH10:45Zurich
18h 05m
1 stop
CPT5:50Cape Town Intl
Mar 16
CPT7:55Cape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
ZRH22:30Zurich
R14 236
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Air France
Jan 18
ZRH6:30Zurich
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT5:50Cape Town Intl
Feb 1
CPT7:55Cape Town Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
ZRH9:50Zurich
R14 270
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Air France
Jan 17
ZRH18:50Zurich
34h 00m
1 stop
CPT5:50Cape Town Intl
Feb 2
CPT7:55Cape Town Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
ZRH22:30Zurich
R14 437
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 16/3

16:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

R13 602

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 9/3

10:55-10:00

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

0:30-11:15

2 stops34h 45m

R13 652

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Thu 22/1

20:15-13:45

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

15:25-7:40

2 stops17h 15m

R13 669

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Fri 24/4

16:50-8:35

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

17:45-8:50

1 stop15h 05m

R13 686

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 2/3

10:55-10:00

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

0:30-10:55

2 stops35h 25m

R13 702

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Wed 28/1

16:50-14:35

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-20:45

2 stops31h 45m

R13 719

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 10/3

11:30-6:45

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

17:15-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

R13 736

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Sat 28/2

9:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

12:30-10:10

1 stop22h 40m

R13 752

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Tue 10/3

11:30-6:45

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

11:00-9:50

1 stop22h 50m

R13 769

ZurichCape Town

ZRH - CPT

ZRHCPT

Zurich

Mon 2/3

10:05-10:00

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

0:30-10:55

2 stops35h 25m

R13 786

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Zurich and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Zurich, with most prices found around R15 905. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 122.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Zurich when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R18 230 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 Zurich for as low as R15 739 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Zurich to Cape Town Intl 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 Zurich to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Zurich to Cape Town flight.

How have Zurich to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Zurich to Cape Town flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Zurich to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Zurich to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Zurich to Cape Town (ZRH to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from Zurich to Cape Town takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from Zurich to Cape Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Zurich there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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  • How far is Zurich to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Zurich to Cape Town Intl is 9087,7 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 10h 55m.

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

    Prices for flights from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Intl 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 from Zurich Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Zurich to Cape Town?

  • What is the most popular airline from Zurich to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
CondorPriceFrom R13 077Free CancellationRating
6,4
392 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 926Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 112 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R14 638Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 434 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R18 039Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 817 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From Zurich to Cape Town

    SWISS is one of the most popular airlines flying from Zurich to Cape Town, operating 2 flights/week on average for this route. A good SWISS flight deal for Zurich to Cape Town starts from R18 039 round-trip, up to an average price of R21 887. Our users have rated SWISS at 7,5/10.

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