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Flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,154. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.R 4,961 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,961, select.
Zanzibar.R 4,963 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,963, select.
Zanzibar.R 4,974 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,974, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,012 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,012, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,021 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,021, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,050 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,050, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,078 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,078, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,223 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,223, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,240 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,240, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,316 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,316, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,316 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,316, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,327 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,327, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,392 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,392, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,409 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,409, select.
Zanzibar.R 5,409 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,409, select.
Zanzibar.R 7,447 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,447, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 5,021
Aug
from R 5,050
Sep
from R 4,961
Oct
from R 4,974
Nov
from R 4,963
Dec
from R 5,012
Jan
from R 5,078
Feb
from R 5,392
Mar
from R 5,409
Apr
from R 5,316
May
from R 5,316
Jun
from R 7,447

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Cape Town to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
ClosestCheapest
from R 4,961
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
from R 5,140
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Cape Town to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,983
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAirlink
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar is R 5,806. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Zanzibar.
Airlink flies direct from Cape Town to Zanzibar.
As of July 2026, there is one flight per week flying from Cape Town to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cape Town.

  • Your CPT to ZNZ flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and ZNZ:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • R 4,983 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,806. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from CPT to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPT:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to ZNZ if you're on a late Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Zanzibar Airport rental car and explore Zanzibar and beyond with your own wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport around one week ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town Airport to Zanzibar Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to ZNZ in July. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Zanzibar, a trip to Arusha will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Tanzania, consider Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve are key reasons to visit.

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