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£475 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar departing on 12/6. 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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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar.
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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 18:15CPT-ZNZ
26h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:45ZNZ-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
£475Ethiopian Air
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jue., 12 jun. - sáb., 21 jun.
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 19:50CPT-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
20:40 - 16:45ZNZ-CPT
21h 05m2 stops
£499Kenya Airways
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jue., 12 jun. - dom., 22 jun.
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 12:55CPT-ZNZ
20h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00ZNZ-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
£582Ethiopian Air
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mar., 8 jul. - vie., 18 jul.
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07:10 - 00:50CPT-ZNZ
16h 40m2 stops
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03:40 - 13:45ZNZ-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
jue., 12 jun. - sáb., 21 jun.
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 02:10CPT-ZNZ
32h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:10 - 11:50ZNZ-CPT
33h 40m2 stops
£1,097Turkish Airlines
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mar., 8 jul. - mar., 15 jul.
Emirates Logo
09:00 - 06:10CPT-ZNZ
44h 10m2 stops
Emirates Logo
05:25 - 14:35ZNZ-CPT
34h 10m2 stops
£1,099Emirates
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mié., 9 jul. - mié., 23 jul.
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 02:10CPT-ZNZ
32h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:10 - 11:50ZNZ-CPT
33h 40m2 stops
£1,135Turkish Airlines
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jue., 10 jul. - mar., 15 jul.
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 06:10CPT-ZNZ
37h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
05:25 - 19:55ZNZ-CPT
39h 30m2 stops
£1,138Emirates
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mié., 9 jul. - vie., 18 jul.
Qatar Airways Logo
16:30 - 08:00CPT-ZNZ
38h 30m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:20 - 10:55ZNZ-CPT
36h 35m3 stops
£1,955Qatar Airways
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jue., 29 may. - lun., 2 jun.
Qatar Airways Logo
16:30 - 08:00CPT-ZNZ
38h 30m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:20 - 14:35ZNZ-CPT
40h 15m2 stops
£3,906Qatar Airways
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jue., 10 jul. - mar., 22 jul.

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 March, where tickets cost £405 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £498 and £454 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 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£475
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% 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.
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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 £631 for a return ticket.

  • 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar, with Star Alliance 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 £451 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 £459 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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.

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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.

Top 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.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 769 reviews
7.5Crew
6.8Food
7.2Boarding
6.6Entertainment
7.1Comfort
Airline reviews

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

10.0 ExcellentSailesh, Feb 2025DEL - ADD
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For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

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

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

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

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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