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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R10 294 to R12 660. The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 145.

Question 1

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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 R8 587.

Question 2

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg (JNB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 13m.

Question 3

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl?

Accepted Answer

FlySafair and Air Tanzania are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from R10 294 to R12 660.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 145.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 R9 686. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around R10 202. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Zanzibar.

Question 6

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the lowest average return price of R8 787.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 R9 762. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R10 040. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Question 8

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 78% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 528 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 840 on momondo.

Question 10

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 49m.

Question 11

Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and FlySafair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar from Cape Town according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Zanzibar. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Zanzibar on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Zanzibar flight.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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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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 April to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 587.

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

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

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

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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 December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl?

FlySafair and Air Tanzania are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 78% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the lowest average return price of R8 787.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Flights connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 49m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Johannesburg (JNB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 13m.

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