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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from R4 579

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 18:15
CPT
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ZNZ
27h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:45
ZNZ
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CPT
26h 40m
1 stop
R8 788Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 12:55
CPT
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ZNZ
22h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 40m
1 stop
R8 804Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:30
CPT
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ZNZ
12h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:00 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
21h 00m
1 stop
R8 820Ethiopian Air
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 10:50
CPT
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ZNZ
18h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 40m
1 stop
R8 836Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 18:15
CPT
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ZNZ
27h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 40m
1 stop
R8 949Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 12:55
CPT
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ZNZ
22h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:45
ZNZ
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CPT
26h 40m
1 stop
R8 981Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 12:55
CPT
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ZNZ
22h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 40m
1 stop
R8 998Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 12:55
CPT
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ZNZ
22h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 14:35
ZNZ
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CPT
11h 15m
1 stop
R9 159Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 18:15
CPT
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ZNZ
27h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
25h 55m
1 stop
R9 175Ethiopian Air
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 12:55
CPT
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ZNZ
22h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:00 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
21h 00m
1 stop
R9 256Ethiopian Air
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Feb 5
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
ZNZ18:15Zanzibar Intl
Feb 8
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
R8 788
Ethiopian Air
Mar 8
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
22h 05m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55Zanzibar Intl
Mar 15
ZNZ4:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 40m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R8 804
Ethiopian Air
May 20
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
12h 40m
2 stops
ZNZ3:30Zanzibar Intl
May 27
ZNZ17:00Zanzibar Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R8 820

Air Tanzania flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Our best Air Tanzania deals on Cape Town to Zanzibar flight tickets
Air Tanzania
Jul 5
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ13:30Zanzibar Intl
Jul 12
ZNZ7:30Zanzibar Intl
11h 15m
2 stops
CPT17:45Cape Town Intl
R9 417
Air Tanzania
Mar 12
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ21:30Zanzibar Intl
Mar 22
ZNZ7:55Zanzibar Intl
10h 50m
2 stops
CPT17:45Cape Town Intl
R9 514
Air Tanzania
Feb 19
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ21:30Zanzibar Intl
Feb 25
ZNZ1:00Zanzibar Intl
17h 45m
2 stops
CPT17:45Cape Town Intl
R9 546

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/2

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

R8 788

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 804

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 27/5

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

R8 820

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

15:25-10:50

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 836

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/2

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 949

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

12:05-13:45

1 stop26h 40m

R8 981

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

R8 998

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 20/4

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

R9 159

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 18/4

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R9 175

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 27/5

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

R9 256

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Zanzibar?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

If you don’t want to visit Zanzibar in March, then you should wait until September to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 272.

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 R9 156 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 R8 465 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Zanzibar flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Zanzibar flight.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

11h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes 11h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Zanzibar.
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  • 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 11h 05m.

  • 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.

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AirlinkPriceFrom R5 256Free CancellationRating
8,4
81 reviews
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Air TanzaniaPriceFrom R5 596Free CancellationRating
7,7
18 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R7 443Free CancellationRating
7,2
951 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom R7 661Free CancellationRating
8,2
125 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R7 897Free CancellationRating
6,8
292 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 110Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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