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Cheapest return fare
R7 191
Typical prices: R8 313-R10 383
Ethiopian Air
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CPT - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R11 859
Airlink
Sat 23/1Sat 30/1
CPT - ZNZ • Direct
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Best reviews • 8,4 score
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Cheapest • Avg R9 302 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 36m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 11:00
CPT
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ZNZ
18h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
25h 55m
1 stop
R7 191Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:30
CPT
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ZNZ
12h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
25h 55m
1 stop
R7 191Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
Air Tanzania Logo
17:30 - 21:20
CPT
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ZNZ
26h 50m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
7:30 - 16:20
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 50m
2 stops
R7 900Air Tanzania
Thu, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 10
Air Tanzania Logo
18:55 - 21:20
CPT
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ZNZ
25h 25m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
9:30 - 17:45
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 15m
2 stops
R7 900Air Tanzania
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 9:20
CPT
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ZNZ
17h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:40 - 13:35
ZNZ
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CPT
9h 55m
2 stops
R8 659Kenya Airways
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 19:50
CPT
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ZNZ
28h 25m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 13:35
ZNZ
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CPT
28h 25m
2 stops
R8 692Kenya Airways
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 7:35
CPT
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ZNZ
15h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
16h 30m
2 stops
R8 923Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 7:35
CPT
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ZNZ
16h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 14:10
ZNZ
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CPT
18h 55m
2 stops
R9 005Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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15:20 - 16:35
CPT
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ZNZ
24h 15m
1 stop
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15:15 - 19:45
ZNZ
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CPT
5h 30mdirect
R11 727Airlink
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:15 - 14:30
CPT
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ZNZ
5h 15mdirect
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15:15 - 19:45
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5h 30mdirect
R11 859Airlink
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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.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Zanzibar from Cape Town usually cost between R7 834 and R10 275 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R7 191 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 23–Oct 4).

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 R8 824 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R11 348 and R10 457 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 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R4 470
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar was R4 437 for a one-way ticket and R7 191 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at Zanzibar, also known as Zanzibar Intl.

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

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Zanzibar flight route.

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

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R9 288 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 873 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R10 967 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines 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.
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Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
JNB - LUN
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Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

This is a quick flight from JoBerg to Livingstone. The small meal was very good, surprisingly, not a sandwich but a nice little chicken salad. Easy breezy flight if you travel long distance a lot. There is no entertainment and none needed for this short flight

Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

A snack was advertised on my booking but when they came around I was told that is wrong. I wanted juice so I had to pay for it. I flew business class and was unable to book a business class seat on the website. Lucky there was still one available when I checked in at the airport.

I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

Seats are very narrow. Boarding was delayed. The R85 voucher is insufficient for a wine and mixed nuts. Needs to be increased for "business class".

Our flight was canceled. The airline was apparently on strike.

Don’t waist money on priority. Changed the gates. Then let everyone through while priority row was twice as long. Got sooner to my seat jumping to the end of the line

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

The crew members were just okay ,but the food and entertainment need to be improved

No properly information for gat at Tanzania airport, on board written c7 so we were waiting c7 gate, suddenly our name is announce that gate c9 is waiting for us, so thats pooorrr communication

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

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.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

Flight was late! Why ? No one seemed to know. Looks like the planes windows were never cleaned. My phone camera refused to take a picture of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

Fight excellent but we were not contacted when flight departure was changed to 4 hours earlier; which caused us to almost miss our flight

They should improve their time management and how to reschedule flights in order to avoid long stopovers

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