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$385+ Cheap flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$530
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$385
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$733
From Zanzibar Intl to Cape Town Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2512:05 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/281:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$530
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:40 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 amCPT - ZNZ
2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$787
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/242:55 amZNZ - CPT
2 stops33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/14:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,706

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/25

12:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/28

1:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$530

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/24

2:55 am-11:50 am

2 stops33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

4:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops33h 55m

$2,706

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/10

3:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$385

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/15

3:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$463

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/10

11:30 am-10:50 am

3 stops24h 20m

$804

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/8

11:20 pm-10:55 am

3 stops36h 35m

$1,893

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town

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 $1,292). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
265 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

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?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($530), and Turkish Airlines ($2,706) offers the cheapest pricing from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air ($385), Kenya Airways ($463), and Qatar Airways ($1,893).

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top airline flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town

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