CPT - ZNZ

£270 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£405
Overall average: £434
Air Tanzania
Thu 20/8Sun 23/8
CPT - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£270
Typical prices: £263-£301
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Sun 14/6
CPT - ZNZ • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £405 (return)
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar (CPT-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Air Tanzania Logo
18:55 - 21:30
CPT
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ZNZ
25h 35m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
07:30 - 17:45
ZNZ
-
CPT
11h 15m
2 stops
£405Air Tanzania
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Air Tanzania Logo
18:55 - 21:30
CPT
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ZNZ
25h 35m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
07:30 - 17:45
ZNZ
-
CPT
11h 15m
2 stops
£406Air Tanzania
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 18:15
CPT
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ZNZ
25h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 14:35
ZNZ
-
CPT
27h 30m
1 stop
£449Ethiopian Air
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 18:15
CPT
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ZNZ
25h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
25h 55m
1 stop
£461Ethiopian Air
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 09:20
CPT
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ZNZ
18h 00m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
04:40 - 13:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
9h 20m
1 stop
£462Kenya Airways
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 09:20
CPT
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ZNZ
18h 00m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
20:40 - 13:35
ZNZ
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CPT
17h 55m
2 stops
£477Kenya Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 09:20
CPT
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ZNZ
17h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
04:40 - 13:35
ZNZ
-
CPT
9h 55m
2 stops
£479Kenya Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 11:00
CPT
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ZNZ
18h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:20 - 14:35
ZNZ
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CPT
11h 15m
1 stop
£481Ethiopian Air
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
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
£487Ethiopian Air
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 11:00
CPT
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ZNZ
20h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 14:35
ZNZ
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CPT
27h 30m
1 stop
£503Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cape Town to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar is September, where tickets cost £383 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £495 and £477 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£270
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

When to book flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

  • How can I fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Several airlines are flying the same route; you can opt to fly with Kenya Airways, which makes one stop at Jomo Kenyatta International airport. You can also opt for other airlines like Qatar, Turkish, and Ethiopian.

  • Are there onsite hotels at Zanzibar (ZNZ)?

    If you are arriving at the ZNZ airport late and are looking for accommodation near the airport for easy access, you should consider staying at Camila airport hotel, which is 0.9 miles away from the airport, or Golden Tulips Zanzibar airport which is 6 miles away. These are some of the top-rated hotels near the airport that you can consider booking a stay with when you arrive late; the hotels offer shuttle services. Bed and breakfast, the pools are clean, and you can access them whenever you want, there’s free parking, and the airport view is incredible for the hotel buildings.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar was £270 for a one-way ticket and £405 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    On your way to Zanzibar, you’ll fly out from Cape Town Intl. You’ll be landing at Zanzibar Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar

  • Cape Town airport offers ample parking to passengers flying out but don’t know where to leave their cars. You can use the basement parking lot at terminal 3. The airport also has other parkings for drivers looking forward to leaving their cars for a few hours or those shuttle drivers who have come to pick up or drop off passengers. They can use the parking lot at the new garage next to the gate.
  • Ensure you inform the airline you are booking with 48 hours before you land if you will be needing wheelchair assistance when you land at Zanzibar airport. As soon as you land, they can arrange with the airport staff members how you will get the wheelchair. They will also help you alight the plane if you ask for it.
  • Consider flying with Qatar airlines or Turkish Airlines if you want to enjoy the lounge's amenities when you arrive at Zanzibar airport. Both airlines have lounges with cozy chairs, food, Wi-Fi, and beverages on board.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 971 reviews
7.1Comfort
6.7Entertainment
6.9Food
7.2Boarding
7.5Crew
Airline reviews

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

8.0 ExcellentSteve, Jan 2026
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A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

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