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$305+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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 July 28, 2026.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/93:10 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/2012:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/26$440
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/81:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/2212:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$441
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 8/111:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/1712:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$442
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/191:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/2612:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$446
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 8/243:10 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/2812:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/23$447
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/41:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/812:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/26$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/223:10 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/2912:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$452
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/51:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 8/134:20 am
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$453
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/221:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/2812:05 pm
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/23$454
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 7/291:50 pm
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/73:40 am
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$455

Find 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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$438
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$305
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$604
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One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/20

12:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$440

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

1:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/22

12:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$440

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/23

12:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$440

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/23

12:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$440

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/19

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/26

12:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$450
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/19

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/30

4:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$473

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/23

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/26

12:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$473

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/23

1:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/28

12:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$473
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/21

8:15 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$332

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$360

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Deals found on 7/24

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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 Cape Town to Zanzibar in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 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 Cape Town-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cape Town-Zanzibar 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 Cape Town to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 18 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of $535). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $475 and $623 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $438 on Ethiopian Air (Jan 23-Jan 30).

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 July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - LFW

The seats are not comfortable. The flight attendant are not very professional. Moving around with the carts bumping against you, will not even say I’m sorry. Walking around bumping against you. The seating area needs to be adjusted to allow them to move around more freely.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - LFW

The seats are not comfortable. The flight attendant are not very professional. Moving around with the carts bumping against you, will not even say I’m sorry. Walking around bumping against you. The seating area needs to be adjusted to allow them to move around more freely.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
312 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - LFW

The seats are not comfortable. The flight attendant are not very professional. Moving around with the carts bumping against you, will not even say I’m sorry. Walking around bumping against you. The seating area needs to be adjusted to allow them to move around more freely.

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 26h 05m. 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 $497 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at $555. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 16% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of $535). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Discover the top 2 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$497Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$555Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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