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Cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration24 h and 45 mFlights between Zurich and Cape Town take, on average, 24 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£411Cheapest price for a flight between Zurich and Cape Town found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportZurich AirportWhen flying from Zurich to Cape Town

Destination airportCape Town International AirportFor the route from Zurich to Cape Town

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Zurich to Cape Town

Airlines flying this routeSwiss International Air LinesAirline(s) with flights between Zurich to Cape Town

One-way average Price£1276The average price for a flight Zurich - Cape Town at Opodo is £1276, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Cape Town when departing from Zurich

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Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 5,653 mi

Zurich airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Zurich to Cape Town flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Zurich to Cape Town (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £411, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Zurich to Cape Town takes roughly 15 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Zurich–Cape Town route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Arrival airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The weather in Cape Town

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cape Town, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: November
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Zurich to Cape Town

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Zurich to Cape Town:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cape Town. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zurich to Cape Town

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

When you fly from Zurich to Cape Town the average price is £1276. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Zurich to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to Cape Town is 411 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

The most popular months to book a flight from Zurich to Cape Town are February, March and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Cape Town?

The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Zurich depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Zurich in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zurich - Cape Town.

How long does the flight take to go from Zurich to Cape Town?

The total flight time between Zurich and Cape Town is of around 24 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,652.53 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Zurich?

While in Zurich temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Cape Town can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 13º ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 0º ºC average in Zurich.

Which airports have flights between Zurich and Cape Town?

The main airport route flying between Zurich and Cape Town is: Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport(CPT). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Zurich to Cape Town?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Zurich to Cape Town are:

Swiss International Air Lines.

Condor

Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines

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