Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £249

CPT — ZNZ
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Fri 16/1015:10 -
1 stop10h 30m
Sat 17/1012:05 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 7/9£274
Thu 22/1013:50 -
1 stop27h 25m
Fri 23/1003:40 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 5/9£277
Sun 11/1013:50 -
1 stop27h 25m
Tue 13/1012:05 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 9/9£297
Fri 25/915:10 -
1 stop26h 05m
Sun 27/904:20 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 5/9£297
Sat 19/915:10 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 21/904:20 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 6/9£298
Fri 2/1013:50 -
1 stop27h 25m
Sun 4/1012:05 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 7/9£300
Sun 20/914:30 -
1 stop26h 45m
Tue 22/912:05 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 8/9£320
Wed 9/914:30 -
2 stops12h 00m
Sun 20/904:20 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 8/9£341
Thu 10/914:30 -
1 stop19h 25m
Thu 17/904:20 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 9/9£342

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£274

One-way from

£249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£400
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
Search Deals
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 27/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

08:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£249

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/10

12:05-14:10

1 stop27h 05m

£297

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/10

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£297

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

15:20-16:35

1 stop24h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£335

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 19/10

04:20-14:10

1 stop10h 50m

£362

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 8/2

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£364

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/2

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

£364

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:50-03:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/10

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£365

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/11

04:20-14:10

1 stop10h 50m

£365

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

13:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 30/9

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

£365

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/9

Showing 1-10 of 16 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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 47 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 £400). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £491). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £331 and £478 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £274 on Ethiopian Air (16 Oct–17 Oct).

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.

  • 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 £400). Flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £491). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Zanzibar?

Book flights to Zanzibar if you plan to visit one of these locations
Nungwi
Kendwa
Kiwengwa
Jambiani
Matemwe
Paje

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Cape Town to Zanzibar

OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.