How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

A quick flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town can take about 16h 20m. Air Tanzania provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 936. 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 109. Air Tanzania is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZNZ to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town as you normally would.

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.

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Round-trip from	R7 627
One-way from	R2 580
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R7 546

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of R7 546). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in November is currently the most expensive (average of R11 117). 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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How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town can take about 16h 20m. Air Tanzania provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 936. 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 109. Air Tanzania is currently priced 15% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town (average of R7 546). Flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town in November is currently the most expensive (average of R11 117). 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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