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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £247

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
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 17 March 2026.

Sun 5/718:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 12/707:30
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops11h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/3£410
Fri 29/515:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 31/512:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/3£449
Tue 7/714:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops22h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/704:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/3£449
Wed 2/915:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/919:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/3£450
Tue 7/713:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/704:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/3£452
Thu 2/718:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 12/709:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/3£459
Thu 2/718:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Thu 9/709:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/3£464
Sun 5/718:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Thu 9/709:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/3£465
Thu 30/414:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/504:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/3£479
Sat 4/713:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/712:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/3£479

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£418
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 5/7-12/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 31/5

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£449

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

15:25-11:00

1 stop18h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/9

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£450
Fastest return journey

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/7

04:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

£452

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

18:25-16:35

1 stop21h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/7

12:00-09:45

1 stop22h 45m

£509

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

15:25-11:00

1 stop18h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/9

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£517

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/8

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£517

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 6/9

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£517

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

13:50-03:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/7

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£519

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 13/7

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£519
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

06:05-16:35

1 stop9h 30m

£247

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 60 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £215). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of £385). 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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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 March 2026.
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
970 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samith,Feb 2026

JNB - ADD

Boarding experience was unprofessional and disorganized. Food was okay. Had to call cabin crew 4 times for a glass of water. Cabin crew carried themselves with an attitude. After landing in Jeddah, one of my baggage never came and I have been contacting Ethiopian Airlines for the past 5 days. Either no response or always saying there's no updates. Would not recommend especially if you're trying to avoid getting your baggage lost.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
970 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samith,Feb 2026

JNB - ADD

Boarding experience was unprofessional and disorganized. Food was okay. Had to call cabin crew 4 times for a glass of water. Cabin crew carried themselves with an attitude. After landing in Jeddah, one of my baggage never came and I have been contacting Ethiopian Airlines for the past 5 days. Either no response or always saying there's no updates. Would not recommend especially if you're trying to avoid getting your baggage lost.

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  • 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 £355, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 18% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £215). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of £385). 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£355Average£420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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