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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £413

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Thu 4/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1204:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12£414
Sat 13/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/1219:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12£630
Fri 12/1214:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/1204:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12£730
Sat 13/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/1212:05ZNZ - CPT
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12£901
Sat 13/1218:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop35h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 20/1217:15ZNZ - CPT
3 stops42h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12£1,106
Fri 12/1207:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops23h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 20/1217:15ZNZ - CPT
3 stops42h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12£1,403

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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 5 December 2025.

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£411

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Average price

£517
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/2-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

14:35-03:30

2 stops11h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/2

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

£416

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/2

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

£426

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/3

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£426

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

14:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 16/5

03:40-13:00

1 stop10h 20m

£426

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/2

04:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

£426

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/2

04:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

£426

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

13:50-03:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/2

04:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

£427

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £237). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £353). 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?

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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.

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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 27h 25m. 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?

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  • 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 £237). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £353). 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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