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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £340

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Sat 15/1115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1119:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/10£405
Tue 11/1115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1117:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/10£436
Thu 6/1115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/1117:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10£457
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1217:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/10£471
Thu 6/1115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1104:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10£485
Sun 30/1115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1212:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10£487
Sat 15/1120:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1119:10ZNZ - CPT
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£494
Fri 31/1014:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1112:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop27h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10£500

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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£405

One-way from

£340

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£430
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
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Cape Town

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Zanzibar

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Price

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/11

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£405

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 25/11

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

£455

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:25-10:50

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/2

04:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

£456

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 1/4

17:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

£459

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

13:50-10:50

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 1/4

17:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

£459

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/4

03:40-13:00

1 stop10h 20m

£459

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/4

17:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

£459

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

13:50-03:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/12

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

£471

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

£340

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Deals found on 15/10

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 10 October 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 £235). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in November is currently the most expensive (average of £357). 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 17 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
875 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
875 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
875 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.

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.

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

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Zanzibar in just under 25h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Cape Town to Zanzibar is about 2326 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at £268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 £235). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in November is currently the most expensive (average of £357). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapest£268Average£452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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