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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £181

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£373

One-way from

£181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£433
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£23 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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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 27 August 2025.

Thu 16/1013:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/1004:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8£373
Mon 8/914:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/917:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8£387
Fri 12/914:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/904:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8£388
Mon 1/914:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/917:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8£450
Wed 12/1114:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1117:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8£464
Wed 26/1114:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1103:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8£574
Fri 26/1206:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 4/104:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/8£608
Fri 26/1206:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/120:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£630
Tue 23/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/112:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop27h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8£782

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Cape Town

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

13:50-10:50

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/10

04:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

£373

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

14:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/9

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

£387

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

14:35-03:30

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/9

04:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

£388

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

14:35-02:30

1 stop10h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/11

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

£464

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

14:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/11

03:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

£574

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

06:00-02:40

2 stops19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/1

04:40-16:45

2 stops37h 05m

£608

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

06:00-02:40

2 stops19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/1

20:40-08:20

2 stops12h 40m

£630

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

12:35-07:30

1 stop17h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-17:25

1 stop25h 10m

£642

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

20:55-00:50

1 stop26h 55m

£181

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

19:15-00:50

1 stop28h 35m

£187

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). 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 27 August 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 16% 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 27 August 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
845 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
845 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
845 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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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 20h. 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 £351, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 17% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). 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£351Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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