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$396+ 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$576
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$396
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$577
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 September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mFlySafair
Wed 11/267:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop28h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 9/15$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mFlySafair
Thu 11/276:30 amCPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 9/15$587
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mFlySafair
Tue 11/255:45 amCPT - ZNZ
1 stop6h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 9/15$596
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/54:20 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/231:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$622
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop8h 50mFlySafair
Mon 11/247:15 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 9/15$635
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:15 amCPT - ZNZ
2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$654
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:50 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/276:30 amCPT - ZNZ
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$658

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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

Thu 11/6

1:50 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$605

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/5

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/23

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

$622

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/5

4:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

3:25 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$622

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/5

4:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/26

2:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops11h 55m

$622

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/7

12:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/23

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

$622

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/6

1:50 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

6:15 am-5:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$651

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/5

2:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

7:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$671

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/9

9:50 am-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$424

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/6

9:40 am-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$429

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/8

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$441

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town

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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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Kenya Airways from Zanzibar to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.9

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 19
2.0
Mediocre

Johannes,Jun 2025

ROB - ACC

Needed to be re-booked from our original itinerary and pay hotel out of own pocket. This was not even a Kenya airways flight but ASKY. Causing a 12 hour layover in Accra. No fun.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.9

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 19
2.0
Mediocre

Johannes,Jun 2025

ROB - ACC

Needed to be re-booked from our original itinerary and pay hotel out of own pocket. This was not even a Kenya airways flight but ASKY. Causing a 12 hour layover in Accra. No fun.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

    FlySafair and Ethiopian Air can get you from Zanzibar to Cape Town in just under 9h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2326 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zanzibar to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Kenya Airways ($692), offers the cheapest pricing from Zanzibar to Cape Town.

  • 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest$692Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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