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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from £278

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ZNZ
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£369

One-way from

£278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£448
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£13 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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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/313:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/303:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£369
Fri 11/405:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/412:05ZNZ - CPT
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£383
Fri 11/420:40CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 55mFlySafair
Thu 17/401:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop8h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 21/2£531
Sun 23/314:25CPT - ZNZ
3 stops12h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 31/320:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£537
Mon 17/313:40CPT - ZNZ
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Mon 24/321:35ZNZ - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 21/2£837
Mon 24/312:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 1/423:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2£955
Fri 21/217:15CPT - ZNZ
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/204:25ZNZ - CPT
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,636
Sun 23/309:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops45h 45mLufthansa
Sun 30/309:45ZNZ - CPT
3 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£7,963
Fri 21/209:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops24h 35mSWISS
Sun 2/309:45ZNZ - CPT
3 stops26h 20mSWISS
Deal found 21/2£7,992

Find flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar within your budget

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

13:50-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/3

03:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

£369

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

05:50-02:30

2 stops19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 18/4

12:05-20:45

2 stops33h 40m

£383

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

20:40-13:35

1 stop15h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/4

01:50-09:40

1 stop8h 50m

£531

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

14:25-04:15

3 stops12h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 31/3

20:40-22:10

1 stop26h 30m

£537

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

13:40-14:40

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 24/3

21:35-16:45

1 stop20h 10m

£837

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

12:35-07:45

1 stop18h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/4

23:20-17:15

1 stop18h 55m

£955

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

09:30-08:15

3 stops45h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/3

09:45-12:40

3 stops27h 55m

£7,963

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

19:50-08:15

3 stops59h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/4

08:40-10:00

3 stops50h 20m

£8,092

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

14:35-01:45

1 stop10h 10m

£278

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

08:10-19:50

2 stops10h 40m

£846

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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 14 February 2025.

Booking 79 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 21 February 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.

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar, see what other customers have to say about FlySafair, Emirates and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 6

8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at £369, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include FlySafair and Kenya Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 18% 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.

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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, 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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