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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £243

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 29 July 2026.

Wed 9/913:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 20/912:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7£331
Tue 8/913:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 23/912:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7£332
Mon 17/815:10
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 23/804:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7£333
Wed 19/813:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 26/812:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7£336
Thu 3/915:10
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 8/919:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7£336
Thu 27/815:10
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 31/812:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7£337
Wed 4/1115:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/1112:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7£338
Sun 13/915:10
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 17/912:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/7£339
Wed 29/713:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 7/803:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/7£342
Wed 21/1013:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/1112:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7£351

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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£329

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£454
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 20/9

12:05-14:10

1 stop27h 05m

£331

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 23/9

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£331

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

15:10-11:00

1 stop18h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 23/9

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£331

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 22/9

12:05-14:10

1 stop27h 05m

£332
Fastest return journey

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

13:50-03:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/9

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£336
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

06:05-16:35

1 stop9h 30m

£305

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

09:00-21:30

2 stops11h 30m

£306

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

15:20-16:35

1 stop24h 15m

£337

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

13:50-03:30

2 stops12h 40m

£405

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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?

Booking 18 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £402). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £518). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £357 and £469 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £329 on Ethiopian Air (23 Jan–30 Jan).

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 26h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Cape Town to Zanzibar is about 2326 mi.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £402). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £518). 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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