Cheap flights from Zürich to Cape Town

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Cheapest round-trip flights $948
Condor, FlySafair 2 stops 29 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Fri, Jun 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Cape Town is currently $948
Cheapest one-way flight $436
Condor 1 stop 16 hr Fri, May 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Cape Town is currently $436
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,433
Edelweiss Air Nonstop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Cape Town is currently $1,433
Last-minute weekend getaway $995
ITA, Ethiopian 2 stops 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Cape Town is currently $995
Cheapest business class flights $3,866
Condor, FlySafair 2 stops 20 hr Mon, May 18 — Tue, Jun 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Cape Town is currently $3,866
Fastest flight 11 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Cape Town takes 11 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cape Town is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $780–2,150
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,150–1,600

Popular airlines from Zürich to Cape Town

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from $1,344
    Typical price: $1,550–3,000
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - CPT Every Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,496
    Typical price: $1,500–2,900
    34 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • KLM
    from $1,080
    Typical price: $990–1,800
    29 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - CPT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,158
    Typical price: $1,100–2,300
    22 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - CPT Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,554
    Typical price: $1,450–3,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - CPT Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,159
    Typical price: $1,400–3,050
    20 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - CPT Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Cape Town are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $780 to $2,150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Condor, FlySafair from $948. The cheapest one-way flight was with Condor from $436.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,344, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,496, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,080, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,158, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,554, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,159, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Cape Town starts at $948 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $436 and departs on Fri, May 15.
11 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Cape Town.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 3 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 34 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Cape Town are:
  • KLM offers 29 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 22 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Emirates offers 20 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Cape Town.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Condor, FlySafair from $948. The cheapest one-way flight was with Condor from $436.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,344, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,496, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,080, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,158, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,554, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Zürich to Cape Town is $1,159, flying from May 14 to May 27.
Edelweiss Air flies direct from Zürich to Cape Town.
  • There are 3 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Cape Town at price $995 is offered by ITA, Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Edelweiss Air flies direct from Zürich to Cape Town.
  • There are 3 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Zürich to Cape Town are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Cape Town start at $1,433 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 11 with Edelweiss Air.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Cape Town start at $3,866 from Mon, May 18 to Tue, Jun 2 with Condor, FlySafair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Cape Town start at $948 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 19.
To book business class trips from Zürich to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Cape Town starts at $995 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with ITA, Ethiopian.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Cape Town at price $995 is offered by ITA, Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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