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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 February 2026.

Thu 2/420:15

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 9/41:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 16/2R6 904

Thu 18/620:15

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 23/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 14/2R6 936

Thu 25/620:15

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 16/71:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 16/2R7 159

Sat 14/39:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Sat 21/314:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 15/2R7 175

Thu 18/620:15

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Sat 27/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 14/2R7 239

Sat 20/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 25/61:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 14/2R7 542

Tue 10/39:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 19/31:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 15/2R7 733

Sun 14/612:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

Airlink

Mon 22/612:00

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 55m

Airlink

Deal found 14/2R7 749

Tue 30/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 21/714:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 16/2R7 781

Sat 20/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Sat 27/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 14/2R7 845

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ZA1-ZNZ

JNB-ZNZ

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/4

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 904

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 23/6

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 936

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 16/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 159

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/7

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 159

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 175

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 27/6

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 239

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/6

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 542

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 14/5

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 542

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 19/3

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 733

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 22/6

12:00-14:55

Nonstop3h 55m

R7 749

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/2

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Zanzibar

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

8,2

Very Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

7,7

Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

7,2

Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

6,8

Okay

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

FAQ about direct flights to Zanzibar

How much are direct flights to Zanzibar?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Zanzibar will cost users approximately R4 336. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around R8 096.
Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?
At the moment, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, Airlink, Hahn Air Systems offer direct flights to Zanzibar. Air Tanzania is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Zanzibar.
How long is a direct flight to Zanzibar?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Zanzibar to last approximately 3h 35m on average. The quickest direct flight to Zanzibar at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (3h 35m), while the longest leaves from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (3h 35m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Zanzibar?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Zanzibar, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Zanzibar, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Zanzibar?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Zanzibar is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar typically costs around R6 216.

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