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$196+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$586
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/23:20 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/82:35 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:45 amCPT - ZNZ
1 stop6h 50mFlySafair
Sat 6/142:35 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop7h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 1/15$606
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/102:30 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops10h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 3/410:10 amZNZ - CPT
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/14$633
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/183:10 pmCPT - ZNZ
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/2211:05 amZNZ - CPT
3 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$636
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:00 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 4/1911:20 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,086
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/51:05 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Mon 10/69:30 pmZNZ - CPT
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/15$1,185
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/165:15 pmCPT - ZNZ
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/245:35 amZNZ - CPT
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,727
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:05 pmCPT - ZNZ
3 stops44h 10mLufthansa
Sat 4/198:40 amZNZ - CPT
3 stops30h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$10,147
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/29:00 amCPT - ZNZ
3 stops46h 15mSWISS
Sun 2/99:45 amZNZ - CPT
3 stops26h 20mSWISS
Deal found 1/15$10,169

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

3:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/8

2:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$490

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 6/14

2:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$606

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

2:30 pm-1:35 am

2 stops10h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/4

10:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$633

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/18

3:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/22

11:05 am-8:15 am

3 stops22h 10m

$636

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

1:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/19

11:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,086

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/24

1:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/11

8:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,375

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/21

5:15 pm-3:25 am

1 stop33h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/28

4:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$3,791

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

6:05 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops44h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/19

8:40 am-1:55 pm

3 stops30h 15m

$10,147

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-8:15 am

3 stops46h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 2/9

9:45 am-11:05 am

3 stops26h 20m

$10,169

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/23

6:15 am-12:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

$196

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 January 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 January 16, 2025.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
114 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 6

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Zanzibar is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $490 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Kenya Airways, starting at $606 and $633 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar are FlySafair ($196), Qatar Airways ($325), and Kenya Airways ($387).

  • 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 vacation 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$445Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$536Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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