Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R4 811
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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 December 2025.
Mon 29/1210:05CPT - ZNZ
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/14:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R15 892
Mon 29/1214:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/117:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R22 245
Best flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
Sat 7/313:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/317:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R9 304
Thu 26/213:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/34:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R9 304
Fri 8/514:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 13/517:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R9 404
Sun 1/213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R9 488
Sat 31/113:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R9 555
Thu 29/115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R9 555
Sun 1/313:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/34:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R10 293
Tue 20/115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/14:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R10 326
Tue 13/113:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R10 326
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Data last updated 21 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 25/1218:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 28/129:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/12R14 501
Thu 25/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/124:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R14 601
Thu 25/129:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1218:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R15 322
Mon 29/1210:05CPT - ZNZ
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/14:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R15 892
Tue 30/125:45CPT - ZNZ
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/118:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R12 824
Tue 30/1214:25CPT - ZNZ
3 stops19h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 9/19:50ZNZ - CPT
2 stops38h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R15 255
One-way flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
Wed 28/119:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R4 811
Thu 12/36:30CPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 20/12R5 113
Fri 13/36:05CPT - ZNZ
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R5 364
Fri 20/36:05CPT - ZNZ
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R5 381
Sun 11/118:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 19/12R5 415
Wed 11/219:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop28h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 20/12R5 649
Sat 14/35:45CPT - ZNZ
1 stop6h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 20/12R5 968
Mon 9/219:15CPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 20/12R6 001
Thu 26/218:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 19/12R6 068
Tue 10/36:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R6 119
Tue 13/118:10CPT - ZNZ
2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R6 152
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar 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 21 December 2025.
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Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/3
13:50-3:30
2 stops12h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 16/3
17:00-14:35
1 stop22h 35m
R9 304
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/2
13:50-18:15
1 stop27h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 4/3
4:20-13:00
1 stop9h 40m
R9 304
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Fri 8/5
14:35-18:15
1 stop26h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 13/5
17:00-14:35
1 stop22h 35m
R9 404
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
13:50-3:30
2 stops12h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 7/2
4:20-13:00
1 stop9h 40m
R9 488
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Sat 31/1
13:50-3:30
2 stops12h 40m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 6/2
4:20-13:00
1 stop9h 40m
R9 555
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/1
15:25-18:15
1 stop25h 50m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 7/2
4:20-13:00
1 stop9h 40m
R9 555
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/3
13:50-12:55
1 stop22h 05m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 6/3
4:20-13:00
1 stop9h 40m
R10 293
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
15:25-12:55
1 stop20h 30m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 21/1
4:20-14:35
1 stop11h 15m
R10 326
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Tue 13/1
13:50-12:55
1 stop22h 05m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 7/2
4:20-13:00
1 stop9h 40m
R10 326
Cape TownZanzibar
CPT - ZNZ
CPTZNZ
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
19:00-0:50
1 stop28h 50m
R4 811
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar
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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 12 December 2025.
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 297). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 896). 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 CPT to ZNZ?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 240.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 47m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 31m.
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 21 December 2025.
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.
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 12h 40m. There are 3743 km between Cape Town and Zanzibar.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar round-trip?
Currently priced at R5 343, 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 669 and R7 757, 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 299 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R5 268 and Kenya Airways from R5 485 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 R465 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 297). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 896). 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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