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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,243. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.$1,080 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,080, select.

Zurich.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Zurich.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Zurich.$1,153 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,153, select.

Zurich.$1,171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,171, select.

Zurich.$1,214 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,214, select.

Zurich.$1,237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zurich on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,237, select.

Zurich.$1,243 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,243, select.

Zurich.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Zurich.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.

Zurich.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.

Zurich.$1,295 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,295, select.

Zurich.$1,296 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zurich on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,296, select.

Zurich.$1,297 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,297, select.

Zurich.$1,306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zurich on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,306, select.

Zurich.$1,307 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,307, select.

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Cape Town to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Cape Town to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,080
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airline	Edelweiss Air
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Zurich is $1,080. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?

11 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Zurich?

Edelweiss Air and SWISS fly direct from Cape Town to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Zurich?

As of July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zurich is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 11 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Zurich with?

Currently, Condor and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is one hour behind Cape Town and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are three Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport flights. To get going early, select the 08:40 Edelweiss Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:55 with Edelweiss Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is easy with edelweiss air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with edelweiss air on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and ZRH:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $469. A return ticket right now is $1,080. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CPT to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Cape Town Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CPT make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To get to Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

If you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before you set off.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ZRH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Switzerland

You've visited Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among its highlights.