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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £271

CPT — ZNZ
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Fri 27/1113:50 -
2 stops12h 25m
Sat 28/1119:10 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 22/10£279
Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop27h 25m
Tue 10/1118:10 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 22/10£301
Fri 6/1113:50 -
2 stops12h 25m
Wed 11/1119:10 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 24/10£339
Fri 20/1113:50 -
2 stops12h 25m
Fri 27/1119:10 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 23/10£340
Sun 25/1013:50 -
2 stops12h 25m
Sun 1/1104:05 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 23/10£343
Wed 4/1115:10 -
1 stop20h 45m
Fri 6/1104:05 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 26/10£344
Tue 3/1115:10 -
1 stop20h 45m
Tue 17/1118:10 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 26/10£345
Sat 31/1013:50 -
2 stops12h 25m
Sun 8/1112:05 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 22/10£349

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£279

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£357
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/11-28/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 7/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£2 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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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

08:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£271

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

08:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

08:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£282

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

18:10-09:25

2 stops14h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£321

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:50-03:15

2 stops12h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/2

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£364

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/3

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 29/3

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£365

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 29/3

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£365

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

15:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/11

04:05-13:00

1 stop9h 55m

£367

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

13:50-03:15

2 stops12h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 13/12

04:05-13:00

1 stop9h 55m

£442

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

13:50-03:15

2 stops12h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 14/12

04:05-14:10

1 stop11h 05m

£483

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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 70 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £342). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £487). 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?

When flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £260 and £444 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £279 on Ethiopian Air (27 Nov–28 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

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
7.1
Good
1,043 reviews
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Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Ethiopian Air
7.1
Good
1,043 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.1
Good
1,043 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at £326, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 23% 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?

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £342). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £487). 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£326Average£412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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