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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R4 686

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). 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 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 110

One-way from

R4 686

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 294
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 5/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 999 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 346 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 12/215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/212:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 110
Sun 15/313:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/34:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 159
Thu 6/818:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 05mAir Tanzania
Wed 26/822:00ZNZ - CPT
2 stops20h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 6/1R9 192
Sun 3/513:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/54:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R9 241
Sun 15/213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R9 274
Sat 25/415:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/54:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R9 307
Fri 16/114:35CPT - ZNZ
2 stops11h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/112:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R9 323
Fri 30/114:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/212:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R9 340
Sun 26/715:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/812:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R9 356
Tue 20/115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/117:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R9 373

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

14:35-18:15

1 stop26h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 23/1

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R9 323

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

14:35-10:50

1 stop19h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/2

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R9 340

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

14:35-3:30

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/2

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

R9 422

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

18:55-21:30

1 stop25h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/1

17:30-17:45

2 stops25h 15m

R9 603

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

14:35-3:30

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R9 718

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/1

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

R9 751

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:35-3:30

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 28/1

17:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

R9 899

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

18:55-21:30

1 stop25h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/2

17:30-17:45

2 stops25h 15m

R9 948

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/3

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R10 113

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

7:00-16:35

1 stop8h 35m

R4 686

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R5 196). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 745). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
935 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
288 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

    Cape Town International Airport is located 20 kilometres from the city centre and offers flights into Zanzibar. This airport is a hub for Mango, FlySafair, and South African Express. It offers flights to Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This airport has separate terminals for domestic and international flights as well as a central terminal that connects the two. The flight will end at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is five kilometres from Zanzibar City. The airport has two terminals and about 900,000 passengers pass through in a year. It offers both year-long and seasonal flights to many different destinations.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Unfortunately, at this time there are no direct, nonstop flights available to Zanzibar from Cape Town. While that may change in the future, travellers can instead choose a stopover flight to reach the destination. Many different airlines offer indirect flights between the two areas. These include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and others. These flights can range in duration from flights that last 9h 10m to others that last 21h 25m. Passengers will find that flights with a single stop are often less expensive than flights with additional stops before reaching Zanzibar.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    A handful of flights are available that make one stop before reaching Zanzibar from Cape Town. These stops take place in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Addis Ababa Airport, and Dubai Airport in many cases. There are also several stopover flights that touch down two times before reaching Zanzibar. Some flights stop in O.R. Tambo International Airport and Addis Ababa Airport while others make stops at Victoria Falls Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    A traveller visiting Zanzibar from Cape Town has no need to bring a visa. However, you are going to need a passport and a valid form of ID.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Departing from Cape Town to Zanzibar will take you 25h 35m. There are 3743 km between Cape Town and Zanzibar. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at R5 241, Airlink will fly you from Cape Town to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Airlink, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R5 706 and R7 601, respectively. Users have found that Airlink is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 236 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R5 167 and Kenya Airways from R5 380 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Zanzibar flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Cape Town to Zanzibar flights stop in Nairobi the next most. Nairobi is followed by Johannesburg in terms of the most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 21,6 km, and 20,5 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R454 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

    Cape Town to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Livingstone the least frequently. Arusha sees the next fewest stopovers on Cape Town to Zanzibar flights. Victoria Falls comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Cape Town to Zanzibar flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar 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 Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R5 196). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 745). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar. 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 6 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR5 360AverageR9 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 911AverageR9 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 602AverageR8 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR7 813AverageR10 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 141AverageR10 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 310AverageR11 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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