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September 21 - September 30
ZRH - Cape Town
$958
$642
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September 21 - September 28
ZRH - Cape Town
$976
$654
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September 16 - September 18
ZRH - Cape Town
$988
$672
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December 9 - December 25
ZRH - Cape Town
$1,383
$679
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September 18 - September 25
ZRH - Cape Town
$977
$681
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September 16 - September 25
ZRH - Cape Town
$958
$681
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September 18 - September 20
ZRH - Cape Town
$989
$684
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September 16 - September 20
ZRH - Cape Town
$984
$687
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September 16 - September 30
ZRH - Cape Town
$952
$687
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September 21 - September 27
ZRH - Cape Town
$977
$688
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Insights for flights from Zürich to Cape Town
How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cape Town
Regular price: $855 - $1,137
Prices for flights from Zürich to Cape Town are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Zürich to Cape Town is between $855 and $1137. The current lowest deal is $642 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Sep 21-Sep 30.
now $642
Low $855
High $1,137
The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cape Town
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cape Town is April, with a median price of $787. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1762. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
April
Flights from $787
August
Flights from $1,762
Direct flights from Zürich to Cape Town
Swiss International Air Lines
Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Cape Town
Mon, Jun 29
ZRH - Cape Town
Zürich (ZRH) - Cape Town (CPT)
$978
$743
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
ZRH - Cape Town
Zürich (ZRH) - Cape Town (CPT)
Condor Flugdienst
$926
$782
One-way
Sat, Sep 5
ZRH - Cape Town
Zürich (ZRH) - Cape Town (CPT)
Condor Flugdienst
$935
$811
One-way
Tue, Sep 8
ZRH - Cape Town
Zürich (ZRH) - Cape Town (CPT)
Condor Flugdienst
$950
$691
One-way
Tue, Sep 8
ZRH - Cape Town
Zürich (ZRH) - Cape Town (CPT)
Condor Flugdienst
$952
$742
One-way
Mon, Sep 14
ZRH - Cape Town
Zürich (ZRH) - Cape Town (CPT)
Condor Flugdienst
$977
$742
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Cape Town
Dec 9 - Dec 25
$1,383 → $679
51%
Dec 6 - Dec 24
$1,383 → $729
47%
Dec 7 - Dec 20
$1,377 → $753
45%
Dec 5 - Dec 20
$1,375 → $781
43%
Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Cape Town
Zürich - Cape Town route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Zürich to Cape Town are below the typical level, with prices around $642.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cape Town, with a median price of $787.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 28h 10m on average
Connecting flights from Zürich to Cape Town typically take 28h 10m, covering a long-haul distance.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route
Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 4.8% of deals being direct.
🏆 Airline highlight
Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights
Swiss International Air Lines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route
Deals for flights from Zürich to Cape Town appear frequently, about once per day.
Zürich main airports to depart from
Zürich Airport (ZRH)
Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cape Town.
📍 ~10 km from Zürich city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$642
Cape Town main airports to arrive at
Cape Town International (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is the primary gateway for flights to Cape Town from Zurich.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$642
Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative
Cape Town International (CPT)
Cape Town International is the primary airport for Cape Town, offering extensive flight networks and close proximity.
📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$642
George (GRJ)
George Airport is a regional alternative with domestic connections, but requires a significant drive to Cape Town.
📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$858
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
Port Elizabeth is a major regional hub, serving as a secondary backup for the Eastern Cape region.
📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$915
Upington (UTN)
Upington is an extremely remote regional strip in the Northern Cape with very limited flight frequency.
📍 ~850 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1276
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$1,703
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Cape Town, South Africa
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$2,235
$1,703
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$2,235
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Cape Town, South Africa
89% AI deal score
$2,224
$1,714
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Cape Town, South Africa
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$2,205
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$2,267
$1,714
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Cape Town, South Africa
89% AI deal score
$2,238
$1,736
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Cape Town, South Africa
89% AI deal score
$2,266
$1,736
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Cape Town, South Africa
89% AI deal score
$2,226
$1,736
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89% AI deal score
$2,224
$1,736
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Cape Town, South Africa
88% AI deal score
$2,119
$1,692
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Cape Town, South Africa
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