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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R3 558

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 591

One-way from

R4 314

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 434
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 591 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 438 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/313:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/33:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R8 591
Fri 18/419:15CPT - ZNZ
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/419:10ZNZ - CPT
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 088
Fri 28/220:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 40mFlySafair
Thu 6/31:50ZNZ - CPT
2 stops35h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 20/2R9 310
Thu 6/314:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops10h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 13/310:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop12h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R11 927
Mon 31/37:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops24h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 11/423:20ZNZ - CPT
2 stops21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R25 053

Find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar 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 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

13:50-1:45

1 stop10h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/3

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

R8 591

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

19:50-2:30

2 stops29h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/4

17:00-8:15

2 stops16h 15m

R9 015

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

14:25-1:35

2 stops10h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/3

10:10-21:40

1 stop12h 30m

R11 927

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

20:55-13:35

1 stop15h 40m

R3 558

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/3

5:50-14:00

2 stops31h 10m

R5 770

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/3

13:50-2:20

1 stop11h 30m

R6 249

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

14:25-4:15

3 stops12h 50m

R7 485

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

16:35-2:10

1 stop32h 35m

R28 777

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

13:00-8:00

1 stop18h 00m

R32 500

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R393). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 CPT to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair, Emirates and Qatar Airways from Cape Town to Zanzibar have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,0

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.

FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 834 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,0

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 Cape Town to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

    Cape Town International Airport is located 20 kilometres from the city centre and offers flights into Zanzibar. This airport is a hub for Mango, FlySafair, and South African Express. It offers flights to Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This airport has separate terminals for domestic and international flights as well as a central terminal that connects the two. The flight will end at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is five kilometres from Zanzibar City. The airport has two terminals and about 900,000 passengers pass through in a year. It offers both year-long and seasonal flights to many different destinations.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Unfortunately, at this time there are no direct, nonstop flights available to Zanzibar from Cape Town. While that may change in the future, travellers can instead choose a stopover flight to reach the destination. Many different airlines offer indirect flights between the two areas. These include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and others. These flights can range in duration from flights that last 9h 10m to others that last 21h 25m. Passengers will find that flights with a single stop are often less expensive than flights with additional stops before reaching Zanzibar.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    A handful of flights are available that make one stop before reaching Zanzibar from Cape Town. These stops take place in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Addis Ababa Airport, and Dubai Airport in many cases. There are also several stopover flights that touch down two times before reaching Zanzibar. Some flights stop in O.R. Tambo International Airport and Addis Ababa Airport while others make stops at Victoria Falls Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    A traveller visiting Zanzibar from Cape Town has no need to bring a visa. However, you are going to need a passport and a valid form of ID.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at R8 591, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from FlySafair and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 310 and R11 927, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 314 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R6 249 and Kenya Airways from R7 650 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Zanzibar flights that have stopovers will stop in Nairobi. Cape Town to Zanzibar flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most. Addis Ababa is followed by Johannesburg in terms of the most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R480 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

    Cape Town to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Livingstone the least frequently. Victoria Falls sees the next fewest stopovers on Cape Town to Zanzibar flights.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar 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 Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R393). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 711AverageR10 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 601AverageR10 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR9 648AverageR11 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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