Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town from R5 605

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 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Sep 12 — Sep 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 2026.

Wed 21/1014:10 -
2 stops27h 10m
Thu 29/1017:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 13/8R8 060
Fri 25/920:40 -
1 stop17h 20m
Fri 2/1014:25 -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 11/8R9 481
Tue 18/820:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Tue 25/87:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 11/8R9 497
Sat 10/104:40 -
1 stop9h 20m
Sat 24/1014:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 10/8R9 513
Wed 21/1010:10 -
2 stops28h 25m
Thu 29/1014:25 -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 13/8R9 869
Tue 18/820:15 -
2 stops26h 55m
Tue 25/814:25 -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 11/8R10 127
Sat 5/920:40 -
2 stops17h 55m
Sat 12/914:20 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 12/8R10 224
Sat 5/919:00 -
2 stops20h 10m
Sat 12/913:50 -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 12/8R10 902
Sat 10/1010:10 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sat 24/1015:55 -
2 stops16h 05m
Deal found 10/8R11 193
Fri 25/912:05 -
1 stop25h 55m
Fri 2/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 11/8R11 597

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 060

One-way from

R5 605

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R8 835
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 21/10-29/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
Search Deals
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 27/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 15m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R10 939 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 596 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/10

14:10-16:20

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

17:30-21:30

1 stop27h 00m

R8 060

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 25/9

20:40-13:00

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

14:25-2:40

2 stops11h 15m

R9 481

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/10

4:40-13:00

1 stop9h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

14:20-20:00

1 stop28h 40m

R9 513

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/10

10:10-13:35

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

14:25-9:00

2 stops17h 35m

R9 869

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/9

20:40-13:35

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

14:20-2:40

1 stop11h 20m

R10 224

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/9

19:00-14:10

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:50-7:35

2 stops16h 45m

R10 902

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 25/9

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

13:50-2:30

1 stop11h 40m

R11 597

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 25/9

19:00-13:00

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

19:35-12:20

3 stops15h 45m

R11 985
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/10

22:00-16:20

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

8:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

R12 259
Cheapest one-way

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 31/12

7:30-17:45

2 stops11h 15m

R5 685

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/8

Showing 1-10 of 18 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of R8 787). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in November is currently the most expensive (average of R11 419). 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 for a return flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zanzibar to Cape Town flights typically cost between R8 108 and R8 980 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 060 on Air Tanzania (Oct 21–Oct 29).

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 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tanzania 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.
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

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 17h 20m. Air Tanzania provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 481. 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 071. Air Tanzania is currently priced 16% 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?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of R8 787). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in November is currently the most expensive (average of R11 419). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Gordon's Bay
Somerset West
Franschhoek
Hermanus
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
Atlantis

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 071AverageR9 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Zanzibar to Cape Town flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Cape Town from Zanzibar by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cape Town from Zanzibar? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Zanzibar to Cape Town flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.