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$293+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$471
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$293
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$583
From Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/32:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/184:20 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$471
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/254:20 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$486
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/122:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/254:20 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$522
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/251:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/412:05 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$531
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/21:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/95:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$537
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/222:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/293:40 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$569
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/181:50 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/2612:05 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$574
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
3 stops12h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 9/178:40 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/17$598
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:35 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/175:00 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$604
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:30 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 10/48:40 pmZNZ - CPT
2 stops45h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/16$608

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/1

2:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/8

4:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$471

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/21

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$471

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/3

2:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/18

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$471

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

1:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/25

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$486

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/12

2:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/25

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$522

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

1:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/4

12:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$531

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

3:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/18

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$537

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$293

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-12:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

$296

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

12:50 pm-7:05 am

2 stops17h 15m

$311

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). 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 August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $525.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 34m.

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Cape Town to Zanzibar have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

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
116 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

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
835 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

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.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
276 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

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.

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

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Zanzibar in just under 21h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Cape Town and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 2326 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Zanzibar is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $467 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Kenya Airways, starting at $476 and $568 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 vacation 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$467Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FlySafairCheapest$476Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$568Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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