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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town from $397 ZNZ → CPT

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The cheapest return found recently is $731 with Kenya Airways, 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $397 with Air Tanzania, 5 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$397, Air Tanzania, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$731, 23 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$715 to $761
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $513 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Airlink
Shortest nonstop flight found
5 h 30 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $715 to $761.

Cheapest return found recently

$731

23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 4:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:20 a.m. · 21 h of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$915

6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · Airlink

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 3:15 p.m. · Return leaves 1:30 p.m. · 10 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 6 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $731 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $513 9 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $500 to $652.

At $731, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

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

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates from 26 Nov to 17 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

94 fares on 17 departure dates

26 Nov – 27 Nov: $803, found 3 days ago29 Nov – 6 Dec: $564, found 5 days ago3 Dec – 20 Dec: $714, found 3 days ago5 Dec – 10 Dec: $721, found 7 days ago20 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $761, found 4 days ago31 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $913, found 2 days ago5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $801, found 2 days ago9 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027: $513, found 4 days ago13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027: $715, found 3 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027: $687, found 3 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $730, found 3 days ago23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027: $731, found 2 days ago6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027: $739, found 3 days ago22 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027: $741, found 8 days ago24 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $742, found 7 days ago13 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027: $764, found 2 days ago17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027: $733, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
26 Nov – 27 Nov$803Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Nov – 6 Dec$564Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 20 Dec$714Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 10 Dec$721FlightlinkZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$761Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$913Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$801Ethiopian AirlinesZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027$513Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027$715Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027$687Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$730Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027$731Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027$739Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027$741Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$742Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027$764Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027$733Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $513.

November 2026From $5642 departure dates29 Nov – 6 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $7144 departure dates3 Dec – 20 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $513Cheapest seen6 departure dates9 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $7393 departure dates6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $7332 departure dates17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $397 to $439.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$397

5 Jun 2027 · Air Tanzania

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 10:00 p.m. · 20 h 45 min trip

1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · overnight connection · 13 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$512

5 Jun 2027 · Airlink

Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 3:15 p.m. · 5 h 30 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $397 5 Jun 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $384 11 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $164 to $410.

$397, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $164 to $410.

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

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates from 10 Jan 2027 to 17 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Jun 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

94 fares on 16 departure dates

10 Jan 2027: $410, found 2 days ago21 Jan 2027: $438, found 4 days ago28 Jan 2027: $397, found 4 days ago5 Feb 2027: $421, found 7 days ago11 Feb 2027: $384, found 5 days ago15 Feb 2027: $436, found 2 days ago6 Mar 2027: $391, found 6 days ago24 Mar 2027: $410, found 3 days ago26 Mar 2027: $431, found 2 days ago7 Apr 2027: $391, found 4 days ago20 Apr 2027: $440, found 3 days ago23 May 2027: $409, found 2 days ago5 Jun 2027: $397, found 2 days ago7 Oct 2027: $544, found 4 days ago15 Oct 2027: $546, found 7 days ago17 Oct 2027: $547, found 6 days agoJanFebMarAprMayJunOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
10 Jan 2027$410Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
21 Jan 2027$438Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
28 Jan 2027$397Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Feb 2027$421FlySafairZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
11 Feb 2027$384Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
15 Feb 2027$436Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 Mar 2027$391Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
24 Mar 2027$410Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
26 Mar 2027$431FlySafairZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 Apr 2027$391Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
20 Apr 2027$440Precision AirZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
23 May 2027$409Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
5 Jun 2027$397Air TanzaniaZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 Oct 2027$544Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
15 Oct 2027$546Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 Oct 2027$547Kenya AirwaysZanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $384.

January 2027From $3973 departure dates28 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $384Cheapest seen3 departure dates11 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $3913 departure dates6 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $3912 departure dates7 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $4091 departure date23 May 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $3971 departure date5 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $5443 departure dates7 Oct 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Cape Town

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Cape Town?

Return

The cheapest fares were 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$627$560Cheapest seen25
7–13 days$640$582+2%8
14–29 days$637$564+2%42
30–59 days$642$513+2%46
60–89 days$730$513+16%49
90–179 days$733$500+17%48
180+ days$750$513+20%15

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 30 to 59 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$409$164+8%19
60–89 days$410$380+8%40
90–179 days$380$377Cheapest seen49
180+ days$384$379+1%40

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Dar Es Salaam → Cape Town

70 km from Zanzibar

$516

$215 less than flying from Zanzibar

2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 · DAR → CPT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Dar Es Salaam → Cape Town

70 km from Zanzibar

$374

$23 less than flying from Zanzibar

18 Nov · DAR → CPT · 1 stop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

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

The cheapest return found recently is $731 with Kenya Airways, 23 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $513 with Air Tanzania, 9 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $715 to $761.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $397 with Air Tanzania, 5 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $384 with Air Tanzania, 11 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $397 to $439.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $513, 9 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $384, 11 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $915 with Airlink, 6 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $512 with Airlink, 5 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Cape Town?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Airlink on 5 Jun 2027, takes 5 h 30 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Tanzania on 5 Jun 2027, takes 20 h 45 min with 1 stop, including a 13 h connection.

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

Between 26 Nov and 17 Mar 2027, Kenya Airways has the cheapest return on 8 of the 17 departure dates we hold, Air Tanzania on 6 and Precision Air on 1. Between 10 Jan 2027 and 17 Oct 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 16 departure dates we hold, Precision Air on 3 and Kenya Airways on 3.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work