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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town from R6 336

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Nov 23 — Nov 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 October 2025.

Sun 7/1212:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R10 607
Tue 4/113:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops19h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 25/117:20CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/10R10 833
Tue 28/1022:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/115:45CPT - ZNZ
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R12 030
Wed 3/124:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 11/126:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops13h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/10R12 707
Sun 7/1218:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/125:45CPT - ZNZ
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R13 280

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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 607

One-way from

R6 336

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R10 971
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/12-14/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R32 203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/12

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

R10 607

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/11

14:40-22:05

1 stop8h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

7:20-13:50

1 stop29h 30m

R10 833

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 20/1

14:35-21:50

1 stop8h 15m

R6 336

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 20/1

21:45-17:30

3 stops20h 45m

R6 822

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 21/11

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R7 291

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/2

4:40-13:00

1 stop9h 20m

R7 361

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/2

20:50-16:45

2 stops44h 55m

R7 552

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/2

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R7 638

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 28/12

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

R7 638

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 19/1

4:40-16:45

2 stops37h 05m

R7 725

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town

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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 R6 041). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 743). 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 ZNZ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zanzibar to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 24 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Zanzibar to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
878 reviews
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Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
878 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
878 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.

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?

    A quick flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town can take about 8h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 833. Airlines will cover a distance of 3743 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town round-trip from R8 660. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 336. Users have also found prices from R7 291 and R7 361 on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • 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 holiday 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 R6 041). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 743). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 660AverageR10 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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