There are most likely no direct flights on the Cape Town — Zanzibar route
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Cape Town — Zanzibar route
Cape Town — Zanzibar
10/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z356
starting at $387
Cape Town — Zanzibar
10/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z356
starting at $324
Cape Town — Zanzibar
01/09/2027
Departure
Direct flight
4Z356
starting at $356
Cape Town — Zanzibar
01/30/2027
Departure
Direct flight
4Z356
starting at $363
Cape Town — Zanzibar
12/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z356
starting at $517
starting at $324
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The route Cape Town — Zanzibar is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Airlink, Safair, South African Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, CemAir, and Qatar Airways. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $324) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar departs on 10/10/2026, is operated by Airlink and costs $324
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar departs on 10/09/2026, is operated by Ethiopian Airlines and costs $470
Fastest flight from Cape Town to Zanzibar takes 5h 15m
There are direct flights on this route 1 day a week: Sa
The distance between Cape Town and Zanzibar is 3744km (2321 miles). The average flight duration is 19h. The time difference between Cape Town and Zanzibar is 1h
The cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Zanzibar according to data for the last 48 hours costs $324
Often the best time to buy tickets from Cape Town to Zanzibar is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar can be found flying in these months: July, August, October.
The fastest flights from Cape Town to Zanzibar start from 5 hours 15 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Cape Town — Zanzibar: Airlink
In different months, ticket prices from Cape Town to Zanzibar vary: minimum — $322 (July 2026), maximum — $418 (December 2026). Typically, the flight costs $362–$713.
Ticket prices for Cape Town — Zanzibar follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from July 2026 to September 2026 (+28%), then decline from September 2026 to November 2026 (14%). The cheapest tickets are in July 2026–August 2026 (averaging $322), while the priciest are in December 2026–January 2027 ($389).
For savings, plan your flight for July 2026–August 2026 — you could save up to 17%. Try to avoid December 2026–January 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 10%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
