How many flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.8% of flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that direct routes are not common for this particular journey.

How many hours is the flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar has a duration of 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3744 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar cost?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are approximately 45% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is around $745, while connecting flights have a median price of $515. Direct flights typically represent about 0.8% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Cape Town to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Right now, only 6% of recent fares for cheap flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $496–$1018, with a median of $790. Currently, prices are above the typical level, indicating that you might pay more than the median for your trip.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes 5h 15m including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3744 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar? The most affordable months to travel are typically January, with a median fare of $432, followed by February at $444, and April at $458. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median fare for the route.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Regular price: $737 - $962

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 737 USD and 962 USD. The current lowest deal is 368 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 18.

now $368

Low $737

High $962

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar is January, with a median price of $388. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1086. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $388

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$570

$457

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$663

$454

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$897

$461

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$898

$463

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$922

$463

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$893

$461

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

2 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 18

$916 → $368

60%

2 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 17

$918 → $372

59%

1 night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

$915 → $373

59%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$912 → $371

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Cape Town - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cape Town to Zanzibar are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 5h 15m, and 11h 40m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 80% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights.

Airlink provides direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, with one direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is the primary international hub for Tanzania and extremely close to Zanzibar.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar (requires a ferry or short flight to reach the mainland)

💸 Flights from ~$424

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Feb 11

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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$5,556

$1,719

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Feb 06

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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$5,592

$1,771

Save $3,821

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From CPT

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Feb 04

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$5,416

$1,485

Save $3,931

Air Tanzania

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From CPT

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Feb 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$5,392

$1,485

Save $3,907

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From CPT

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Sep 28

Zanzibar, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,551

$1,771

Save $1,780

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Sep 17

Zanzibar, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$3,769

$2,021

Save $1,748

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Jan 16

Zanzibar, Tanzania

90% AI deal score

$2,488

$1,401

Save $1,087

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From CPT

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Mar 01

Zanzibar, Tanzania

90% AI deal score

$2,568

$1,458

Save $1,110

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Business Class

From CPT

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Sep 23

Zanzibar, Tanzania

90% AI deal score

$3,696

$1,998

Save $1,698

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Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 29

Zanzibar, Tanzania

89% AI deal score

$2,724

$1,640

Save $1,084

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Sep 24

Zanzibar, Tanzania

88% AI deal score

$3,940

$1,985

Save $1,955

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Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 26

Zanzibar, Tanzania

87% AI deal score

$2,541

$1,131

Save $1,410

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Historically, the best prices for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $489. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise slightly to an average of $509. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days out can result in significantly higher average prices, reaching approximately $770.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar is considered to be $496 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $790. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $1018.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar include January, with a median price of $432, and February, with a median price of $444. April also tends to offer competitive fares, with a median price of $458. These prices are generally lower than the annual median of $790 for this route.

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Cape Town to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes 5h 15m including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3744 km.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Regular price: $737 - $962

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 737 USD and 962 USD. The current lowest deal is 368 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 18.

now $368

Low $737

High $962

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

January

Cheapest

Flights from $388

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$570

$457

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$663

$454

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$897

$461

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$898

$463

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$922

$463

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$893

$461

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

2 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 18

$916 → $368

60%

2 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 17

$918 → $372

59%

1 night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

$915 → $373

59%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$912 → $371

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Cape Town - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cape Town to Zanzibar are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 5h 15m, and 11h 40m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 80% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights.

Airlink provides direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar, with one direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International is the primary international hub for Tanzania and extremely close to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

87% AI deal score

$2,541

$1,131

Save $1,410

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Cape Town to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Cape Town - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Airlink offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

Feb 11

Feb 06

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Feb 07

Sep 28

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Mar 01

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Dec 29

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Dec 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

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

How much should a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar cost?

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

How many flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar?

How much more do direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar cost?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Zanzibar from other cities

Cape Town to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Cape Town - Zanzibar route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Airlink offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

Best Elite deals to Zanzibar

Feb 11

Feb 06

Feb 04

Feb 07

Sep 28

Sep 17

Jan 16

Mar 01

Sep 23

Dec 29

Sep 24

Dec 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

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

How much should a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar cost?

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