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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £439

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
30 May — 6 Jun1
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 30 April 2026.

Thu 11/614:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 18/620:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/4£439
Wed 6/514:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 13/510:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop13h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/4£455
Tue 11/807:20
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Thu 13/810:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops14h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4£456
Sun 21/617:30
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 00m
Air Tanzania
Wed 24/614:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops27h 10m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 26/4£461
Tue 2/614:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops11h 15m
Kenya Airways
Fri 12/610:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop27h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4£476
Mon 1/614:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops11h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 14/610:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4£505
Tue 2/607:20
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 14/610:10
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4£507
Thu 11/614:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
3 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/621:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
3 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£509
Tue 11/813:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 13/804:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/4£519
Fri 29/514:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 55m
Kenya Airways
Fri 12/620:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops27h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4£525

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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£439

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£438
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/6-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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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 30 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

17:30-21:30

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/6

14:10-16:20

2 stops27h 10m

£461

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

17:30-06:50

1 stop12h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/6

21:40-13:35

3 stops40h 55m

£566

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:10-12:55

1 stop20h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/6

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£585

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 24/6

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£622

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 15/6

12:05-14:10

1 stop27h 05m

£639

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 14/6

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

£677

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 14/6

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

£677

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/6

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£679

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 14/6

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

£732
Fastest return journey

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

06:05-16:35

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/7

12:00-09:45

1 stop22h 45m

£759

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

Booking 43 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 £378). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £493). 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 30 April 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
1,003 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Zanzibar in just under 20h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 15m. The distance from Cape Town to Zanzibar is about 2326 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at £350, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 19% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £378). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £493). 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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