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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town from R5 787

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 772

One-way from

R5 787

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 292
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 8/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 15m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R48 058 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 411 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Thu 13/31:50ZNZ - CPT
2 stops22h 05mFlySafair
Fri 21/320:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 13/3R8 571
Fri 25/43:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/513:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R9 908
Fri 4/49:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/48:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R10 036
Sat 26/43:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops11h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 4/514:30CPT - ZNZ
2 stops28h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/3R12 563
Thu 20/322:45ZNZ - CPT
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 26/312:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R17 783
Mon 7/44:30ZNZ - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/416:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R30 877

Find flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Zanzibar 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

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Zanzibar

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Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 8/5

1:50-8:15

1 stop7h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

7:00-0:50

1 stop16h 50m

R8 772

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 25/4

3:40-13:00

1 stop10h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/5

13:50-2:30

1 stop11h 40m

R9 908

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/4

9:30-13:00

2 stops28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

8:50-0:50

1 stop15h 00m

R10 036

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/4

3:40-13:40

2 stops11h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

14:30-1:40

2 stops10h 10m

R12 710

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 7/4

4:30-11:50

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

16:35-2:10

1 stop32h 35m

R30 877

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/3

22:45-16:30

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/4

16:35-8:00

3 stops38h 25m

R84 318

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/7

1:50-11:15

1 stop10h 25m

R5 787

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 23/3

17:30-22:30

3 stops30h 00m

R5 824

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/3

10:10-21:40

1 stop12h 30m

R7 179

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 19/3

2:35-14:30

2 stops12h 55m

R7 619

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZNZ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zanzibar to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 13 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Zanzibar to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about FlySafair, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town round-trip from R8 772. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R9 908, and Kenya Airways, from R12 710. FlySafair is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zanzibar to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 787. Users have also found prices from R7 179 and R7 619 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zanzibar to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zanzibar to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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