Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R4 778

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 12:55CPT-ZNZ
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:00ZNZ-CPT
9h 40m1 stop
R8 237Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 10:50CPT-ZNZ
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:00ZNZ-CPT
9h 40m1 stop
R8 254Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 4:15CPT-ZNZ
27h 45m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:55 - 13:40ZNZ-CPT
9h 45m2 stops
R8 272Kenya Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 19:50CPT-ZNZ
28h 15m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
20:40 - 22:10ZNZ-CPT
26h 30m1 stop
R8 308Kenya Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 9:20CPT-ZNZ
8h 50m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
4:55 - 13:40ZNZ-CPT
9h 45m2 stops
R8 344Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 4:15CPT-ZNZ
12h 45m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:55 - 22:10ZNZ-CPT
18h 15m1 stop
R8 433Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 28 - Tue, Sep 30
FlySafair Logo
5:45 - 13:35CPT-ZNZ
6h 50m1 stop
FlySafair Logo
14:35 - 8:15ZNZ-CPT
18h 40m1 stop
R10 144FlySafair
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
FlySafair Logo
20:55 - 13:35CPT-ZNZ
15h 40m1 stop
FlySafair Logo
14:35 - 22:35ZNZ-CPT
9h 00m1 stop
R10 198FlySafair
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Mon, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 26
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14:35 - 4:15CPT-ZNZ
12h 40m3 stops
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10:10 - 22:05ZNZ-CPT
12h 55m2 stops
R10 233
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
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14:30 - 13:30CPT-ZNZ
22h 00m3 stops
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22:00 - 13:40ZNZ-CPT
40h 40m3 stops
R10 287
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sept 30
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
ZNZ4:15Zanzibar Intl
Oct 7
ZNZ20:40Zanzibar Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Sept 10
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
28h 15m
2 stops
ZNZ19:50Zanzibar Intl
Sept 17
ZNZ20:40Zanzibar Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Sept 11
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
8h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ9:20Zanzibar Intl
Sept 18
ZNZ4:55Zanzibar Intl
9h 45m
2 stops
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sept 15
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55Zanzibar Intl
Sept 21
ZNZ4:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 40m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
Sept 11
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
ZNZ10:50Zanzibar Intl
Sept 18
ZNZ4:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 40m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
Aug 12
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
20h 30m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55Zanzibar Intl
Aug 26
ZNZ17:00Zanzibar Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

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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 R9 645.

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 216. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around R10 760. 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 296. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R10 589. 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around R10 333 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 R9 930 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are approximately 8% more expensive 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

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Best price found

R4 778

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 R4 778. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 237.
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 6h 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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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 331Free CancellationRating
7,2
800 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom R8 411Free CancellationRating
8,2
115 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R9 682Free CancellationRating
6,9
274 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 178Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 609 reviews
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