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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 0.8% of flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that direct routes are not the predominant option for this journey.

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

A direct flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar typically takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3744 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 10 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

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

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Cape Town to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Right now, 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 for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar, you'll find that January stands out with a median fare of $432. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $444, and April presents another favorable option with a median fare of $458. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for your trip.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes about 5h 15m, including connections. Since most itineraries for this route connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time is 11h 40m.

The route from Cape Town to Zanzibar covers a distance of 3744 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long, balancing travel time with the distance covered.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Regular price: $618 - $897

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar is between $618 and $897. The current lowest deal is $349 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Jan 13-Jan 15.

now $349

Low $618

High $897

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

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Jul

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Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$739

$445

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$704

$446

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$736

$446

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$725

$445

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$708

$443

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$665

$443

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

$895 → $350

61%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$892 → $444

50%

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$887 → $440

50%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

$892 → $448

50%

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 for Cape Town to Zanzibar are above the typical level, with a median price of $790.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $388.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 15m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar typically take 5h 15m, while connecting flights average 11h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline offering direct flights on the Cape Town to Zanzibar route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing often in 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 ~$356

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$356

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$417

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Historically, the best prices for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $489. Booking 0-6 days out typically sees a slight increase to an average of $509. Prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $755 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $770.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar is typically $496 or less. The median price for this route has been $790. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights costing $1018 or less.

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 shows a relatively low median price of $458. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $790 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Cape Town to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar

Regular price: $618 - $897

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar is between $618 and $897. The current lowest deal is $349 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Jan 13-Jan 15.

now $349

Low $618

High $897

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$739

$445

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$704

$446

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$736

$446

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$725

$445

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$708

$443

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Zanzibar

Cape Town (CPT) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$665

$443

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

$895 → $350

61%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$892 → $444

50%

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$887 → $440

50%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

$892 → $448

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Zanzibar