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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R5 709

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Cheap return flights

These are some of the best return flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
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18:05 - 12:55CPT-ZNZ
17h 50m2 stops
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2:35 - 20:45ZNZ-CPT
19h 10m2 stops
R8 805
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 1:45CPT-ZNZ
10h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:45ZNZ-CPT
26h 40m1 stop
R8 879Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 8
FlySafair Logo
19:15 - 0:50CPT-ZNZ
28h 35m1 stop
FlySafair Logo
14:35 - 22:35ZNZ-CPT
9h 00m1 stop
R9 157FlySafair
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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24
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18:05 - 12:55CPT-ZNZ
17h 50m2 stops
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3:40 - 22:35ZNZ-CPT
19h 55m2 stops
R9 176
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Mon, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 6
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19:15 - 0:50CPT-ZNZ
28h 35m1 stop
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8:20 - 8:15ZNZ-CPT
24h 55m3 stops
R9 398
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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24
FlySafair Logo
8:00 - 0:50CPT-ZNZ
39h 50m2 stops
FlySafair Logo
14:35 - 8:15ZNZ-CPT
18h 40m1 stop
R9 528FlySafair
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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 19:50CPT-ZNZ
28h 15m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 13:35ZNZ-CPT
10h 55m2 stops
R11 567Kenya Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 9:20CPT-ZNZ
8h 50m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 22:10ZNZ-CPT
13h 00m1 stop
R12 123Kenya Airways
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 3:30CPT-ZNZ
33h 55m2 stops
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3:10 - 11:50ZNZ-CPT
33h 40m2 stops
R18 833Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 2:10CPT-ZNZ
32h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 - 11:50ZNZ-CPT
33h 40m2 stops
R21 502Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Sun, Oct 5

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jun 1
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
ZNZ1:45Zanzibar Intl
Jun 8
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
Sept 18
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
ZNZ18:15Zanzibar Intl
Oct 1
ZNZ3:40Zanzibar Intl
10h 20m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
Oct 18
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ10:50Zanzibar Intl
Oct 31
ZNZ3:40Zanzibar Intl
10h 20m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sept 20
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
33h 55m
2 stops
ZNZ3:30Zanzibar Intl
Oct 6
ZNZ3:10Zanzibar Intl
33h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R18 833
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Turkish Airlines
Sept 22
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ2:10Zanzibar Intl
Oct 5
ZNZ3:10Zanzibar Intl
33h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R21 502
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Turkish Airlines
Sept 20
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
33h 55m
2 stops
ZNZ3:30Zanzibar Intl
Oct 5
ZNZ3:10Zanzibar Intl
33h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R22 633
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

If you don’t want to visit Zanzibar in March, then you should wait until April to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 028.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R10 622. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around R11 188. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Zanzibar is at midday. Flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar during this time can be as low as R10 705. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R11 010. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from Cape Town when booking 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around R10 708 when searching 20 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zanzibar from Cape Town for as low as R10 436 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Zanzibar flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to Zanzibar (CPT to ZNZ) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Best price found

R5 709

Fastest flight time

6h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R5 709. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 805.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes 6h 50m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - Zanzibar Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)

  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl and Zanzibar Intl are 3751,6 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 8h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zanzibar Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Zanzibar?


Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

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Rating
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 669Free CancellationRating
7,2
769 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom R8 794Free CancellationRating
8,2
113 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R9 706Free CancellationRating
6,8
262 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 503Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 563 reviews
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