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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town from R5 725

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — CPT
Feb 12 — Feb 191
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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 747

One-way from

R5 725

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R10 691
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/3-27/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Zanzibar to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R51 763 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 882 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 7 February 2025.

Wed 5/22:35ZNZ - CPT
2 stops12h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/213:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R10 432
Wed 5/317:30ZNZ - CPT
3 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/318:20CPT - ZNZ
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R10 876
Mon 8/93:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops11h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 9/923:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/2R13 155
Thu 6/222:45ZNZ - CPT
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 9/212:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R16 046

Find flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town within your budget

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 7 February 2025.

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ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 15/3

2:35-14:30

2 stops12h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

13:50-2:30

1 stop11h 40m

R10 747

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/3

17:30-21:40

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

18:20-0:50

2 stops29h 30m

R10 876

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 14/3

4:55-13:35

2 stops9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

6:00-9:20

2 stops26h 20m

R13 433

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 16/3

22:45-14:30

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:00-8:00

1 stop18h 00m

R21 086

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 8/3

14:35-22:30

1 stop8h 55m

R5 725

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/2

8:35-22:30

3 stops38h 55m

R5 818

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/3

10:10-13:35

2 stops28h 25m

R7 300

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/3

2:35-14:35

2 stops13h 00m

R7 504

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/3

22:45-17:25

1 stop19h 40m

R9 691

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/3

4:25-12:00

1 stop32h 35m

R20 289

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Deals found on 5/2

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Travel insights for flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 7 February 2025.

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 6

8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town round-trip from R10 747. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from R13 433, and Qatar Airways, from R21 086. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 10% 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 R5 725. Users have also found prices from R7 300 and R7 504 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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?

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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 AirCheapestR10 085AverageR10 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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