Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R8 608 and R11 161 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 208 on Kenya Airways (Sept 12-Sept 25).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 29m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 746.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 26m.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R8 608 and R11 161 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 208 on Kenya Airways (Sept 12-Sept 25).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

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Departing from Cape Town to Zanzibar will take you 12h 40m. There are 3743 km between Cape Town and Zanzibar.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R8 124, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from FlySafair and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 252 and R9 023, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar is 60 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Question 12

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, FlySafair or Kenya Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Cape Town to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Arusha the least frequently. Livingstone 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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R548 per day.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 5%.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 3% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R9 096 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R9 985.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around R10 030 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R7 842. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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Deals for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

Question 26

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

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 27

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

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Zanzibar from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.

Question 28

What airports serve Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Round-trip from	R8 208
One-way from	R4 391
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R10 159

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 124	AverageR9 186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
FlySafair	CheapestR8 252	AverageR10 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR9 023	AverageR11 359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 926	AverageR12 751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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