Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar from $376 CPT → ZNZ

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $359 to $479.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

35 fares on 25 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $379.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $142 to $410.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

14 fares on 6 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $337.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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

The cheapest return found recently is $397 with Ethiopian Airlines, 27 Dec to 28 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $379 with Ethiopian Airlines, 29 Nov to 1 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $486 to $499.

How much is a one-way flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $376 with Airlink, 27 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $337 with Air Tanzania, 7 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $363 to $388.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $379, 29 Nov to 1 Dec, found 7 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $337, 7 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $388 with Airlink, 29 May 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Airlink on 29 May 2027, takes 5 h 15 min from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

Between 29 Nov and 22 Apr 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 24 of the 25 departure dates we hold, and FlySafair on 1. Between 20 Jan 2027 and 17 Oct 2027, Airlink has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 2 and Air Tanzania on 1.