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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town from R4 627

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult

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 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 530

One-way from

R4 627

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R9 236
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R32 906 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 280 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 13 August 2025.

Thu 4/94:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/915:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R8 530
Thu 25/94:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/1015:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R8 777
Fri 26/912:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop27h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/1014:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8R9 589
Thu 25/910:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop13h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 2/1014:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops12h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/8R10 172
Wed 5/1120:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops17h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 25/117:20CPT - ZNZ
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/8R10 190
Fri 26/94:55ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 3/1014:35CPT - ZNZ
3 stops12h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/8R10 225
Thu 4/94:55ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 11/914:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops12h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/8R10 313
Tue 30/94:55ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 28/116:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/8R10 348

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Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
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Zanzibar

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Depart

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Price

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 4/9

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

R8 530

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/9

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

R8 530

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 26/9

12:05-14:35

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

14:35-18:15

1 stop26h 40m

R9 589

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/9

20:40-13:45

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

14:30-4:15

3 stops12h 45m

R10 172

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 4/9

4:55-22:10

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

14:30-4:15

3 stops12h 45m

R10 172

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/11

1:50-21:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

10:50-0:50

1 stop13h 00m

R10 190

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/11

9:50-22:05

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

7:20-9:00

1 stop24h 40m

R10 190

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/10

1:50-22:45

1 stop21h 55m

R4 627

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/11

8:40-13:35

3 stops29h 55m

R5 527

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/10

1:50-11:40

1 stop10h 50m

R5 739

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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 R110). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 13 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zanzibar to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

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

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 352.

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

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

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 15m.

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

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

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 56m.

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 13 August 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
824 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
824 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
824 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,5

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 530. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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?

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  • 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 R110). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 810AverageR10 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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