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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £310

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult

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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 877,695 searches. Data last updated 8 November 2024.

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/12

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

£310

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

15:20-11:10

1 stop18h 50m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 2/2

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

£447

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/12

13:50-02:20

1 stop11h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sat 4/1

17:30-14:30

2 stops22h 00m

£742

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

09:30-11:05

3 stops48h 35m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 2/2

09:45-11:05

3 stops26h 20m

£7,393

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Deals found on 6/11

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 8 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£447

One-way from

£310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop

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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 8 November 2024.

Wed 11/1214:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/1217:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/11£701
Sat 21/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/117:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£742

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 1 November 2024.

Booking 9 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £731). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,085). 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 8 November 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

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 8 November 2024.
7.6
Good
1,640 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.

7.6
Good
1,640 reviews
7.6
Good
1,640 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.

7.3
Good
789 reviews
7.6
Good
1,640 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at £447, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be SWISS.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar (average of £731). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,085). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£419Average£471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£425Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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