Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Zanzibar according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Air Tanzania is the most popular carrier operating from Zanzibar Intl to Cape Town Intl

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

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

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

There is 1 operator available for flights from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.

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

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

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R2 589 Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town in 2026/27

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1:00 - 16:20ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

17:30 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 30m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

R7 898Air Tanzania

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

1:00 - 16:20ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

17:30 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 30m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

R7 963Air Tanzania

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

12:05 - 13:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 3:30CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

R8 256Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

12:05 - 13:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 12:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

20h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 533Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

7:30 - 16:20ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

9h 50m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

17:30 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 30m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

R8 842Air Tanzania

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

5:55 - 16:20ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

17:30 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

12h 30m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

R9 412Air Tanzania

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

4:40 - 13:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

9h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:20 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

11h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 559Kenya Airways

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

20:40 - 6:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23:30 - 19:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 575Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

12:05 - 13:00ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 18:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

26h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 689Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

14:40 - 13:35ZNZ Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

7:20 - 19:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

11h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 819Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

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Ethiopian Air flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Zanzibar to Cape Town flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Oct 14

ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 18

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

12h 40m

2 stops

ZNZ3:30Zanzibar Intl

R8 256

Ethiopian Air

Oct 14

ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 20

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

ZNZ12:55Zanzibar Intl

R8 533

Ethiopian Air

Oct 14

ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 18

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

26h 05m

1 stop

ZNZ18:15Zanzibar Intl

R9 689

Air Tanzania flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town

Our best Air Tanzania deals on Zanzibar to Cape Town flight tickets

Air Tanzania

Oct 21

ZNZ1:00Zanzibar Intl

16h 20m

2 stops

CPT16:20Cape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

12h 30m

1 stop

ZNZ7:00Zanzibar Intl

R7 898

Air Tanzania

Oct 21

ZNZ1:00Zanzibar Intl

16h 20m

2 stops

CPT16:20Cape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

12h 30m

1 stop

ZNZ7:00Zanzibar Intl

R7 963

Air Tanzania

Oct 15

ZNZ7:30Zanzibar Intl

9h 50m

2 stops

CPT16:20Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

12h 30m

1 stop

ZNZ7:00Zanzibar Intl

R8 842

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ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/10

1:00-16:20

2 stops16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:30-7:00

1 stop12h 30m

R7 898

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/10

1:00-16:20

2 stops16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:30-7:00

1 stop12h 30m

R7 963

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/10

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

R8 256

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/10

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

15:10-12:55

1 stop20h 45m

R8 533

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 15/10

7:30-16:20

2 stops9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

17:30-7:00

1 stop12h 30m

R8 842

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/10

5:55-16:20

2 stops11h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

17:30-7:00

1 stop12h 30m

R9 412

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ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/10

4:40-13:00

1 stop9h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

14:20-2:40

1 stop11h 20m

R9 559

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/10

20:40-6:00

1 stop10h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

23:30-19:50

1 stop19h 20m

R9 575

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/10

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

15:10-18:15

1 stop26h 05m

R9 689

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/10

14:40-13:35

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

7:20-19:50

1 stop11h 30m

R9 819

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Zanzibar, with most prices found around R7 572. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R8 859.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Zanzibar to Cape Town flight.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Zanzibar to Cape Town flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town

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

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Best price found	R2 589
Fastest flight time	9h 50m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Zanzibar in the past 72 hours is R2 589. The best return flight deal from Zanzibar to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R7 898.

The fastest flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town takes 9h 50m

Direct flights go from Zanzibar to Cape Town on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Zanzibar there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Zanzibar to Cape Town

How far is Zanzibar Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from Zanzibar Intl to Cape Town Intl is 3751,6 km. Typically, this will take 9h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town 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 Zanzibar Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Zanzibar to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Zanzibar and Cape Town, the leading airline is Air Tanzania, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R8 137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 24 reviews		Search Air Tanzania flights

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