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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R4 342

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Mar 21 — Mar 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 February 2026.

Fri 13/314:35
CPT
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ZNZ
1 stop26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/34:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2R8 829
Wed 22/414:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/410:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/2R8 925
Tue 17/315:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/34:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R8 941
Mon 1/614:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 3/64:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/2R8 957
Mon 20/413:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/412:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R8 973
Wed 22/413:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/44:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2R8 989
Thu 2/415:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/44:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2R9 005
Wed 4/314:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops11h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/314:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop8h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/2R9 021
Thu 23/414:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/44:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/2R9 037
Tue 1/915:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 4/93:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop10h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2R9 053
Tue 17/313:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/317:00
ZNZ
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CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2R9 101

Find 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 829

One-way from

R4 342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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Average price

R8 957
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 892 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 February 2026.
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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

14:35-18:15

1 stop26h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/3

4:20-13:45

1 stop10h 25m

R8 829

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/4

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 941

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 30/3

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 941

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/4

19:10-14:35

1 stop20h 25m

R8 973

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/4

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 989

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

14:25-9:00

2 stops17h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/3

4:40-13:35

2 stops9h 55m

R9 021

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/4

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R9 053

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/4

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R9 085

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/7

6:05-16:35

1 stop9h 30m

R4 679

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/8

15:20-16:35

1 stop24h 15m

R4 711

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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 18 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R4 631). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 332). 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.

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

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 19 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair, 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.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
293 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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 26h 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 223, 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 560 and R7 442, 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 253 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Airlink from R4 082 and Qatar Airways from R5 035 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, Carlton Centre, and Alexander Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg. Gold Reef City, Carlton Centre, and Alexander Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 20,5 km, and 21,1 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R667 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of R4 631). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 332). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 February 2026.
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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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR5 223AverageR9 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 560AverageR9 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 442AverageR8 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR7 593AverageR9 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 715AverageR10 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 046AverageR11 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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