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$307+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 18, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/175:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/242:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$856
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/174:20 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/242:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$899
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1812:05 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/253:25 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$915
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/165:00 pmZNZ - CPT
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/242:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$933
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/175:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/253:25 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$946
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/175:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/201:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$965
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/197:10 pmZNZ - CPT
2 stops48h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/242:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$977
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/175:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/222:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$983
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1812:05 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/201:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$986
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1812:05 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/231:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$1,042
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/175:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/233:25 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$1,048

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$665
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$307
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$567
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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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Cape Town

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Price

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/19

12:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:50 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$665

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

$702

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/19

3:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

$893

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/29

1:50 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$307

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/29

1:50 am-8:20 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$334

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 am-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$355

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 am-8:05 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$356

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/7

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$364

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 3/21

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$364

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/19

8:20 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$367

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zanzibar-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zanzibar-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zanzibar-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zanzibar-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zanzibar-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of $339). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 December 18, 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
6.8
Okay
287 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Sophia,Oct 2025

ZNZ - NBO

Pretty good. Surprised to get a meal for such a short flight. Everything went decently. No complaints.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Sophia,Oct 2025

ZNZ - NBO

Pretty good. Surprised to get a meal for such a short flight. Everything went decently. No complaints.

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?

    Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Zanzibar to Cape Town in just under 21h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 10m. 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 ($611), offers the cheapest pricing from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Kenya Airways is currently priced 3% 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 FlySafair ($247), Kenya Airways ($377), and Ethiopian Air ($396).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of $339). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$611Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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