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R2 844+ Direct flights to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Zanzibar found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
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 September 2025.

Tue 10/39:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 12/31:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R6 487
Thu 16/1020:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 23/101:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R6 608
Sat 7/39:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 12/31:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R6 660
Tue 10/39:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Sat 14/314:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R6 834
Thu 5/320:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Sat 7/314:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R6 851
Sat 7/39:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Sat 14/314:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/9R6 972
Thu 23/1020:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 30/101:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R8 360
Sat 10/19:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Sat 17/114:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R8 742
Tue 7/1014:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/101:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R8 811
Thu 9/1014:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/101:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R8 967
Tue 30/914:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/101:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R9 314

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/3

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 487

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/3

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 660

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 14/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 834

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 851

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 868

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 10/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 972

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 14/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 972

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 360

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/1

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 742

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 16/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 811

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
862 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
281 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Temperature and rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZNZ

Temperature

24 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Zanzibar

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Zanzibar to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Zanzibar?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Zanzibar will cost users approximately R4 809. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around R9 007.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?

    At the moment, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, RwandAir, Qatar Airways, Airlink, Hahn Air Systems, Emirates offer direct flights to Zanzibar. Kenya Airways 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 30m on average. The quickest direct flight to Zanzibar at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (3h 30m), while the longest leaves from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (3h 30m).

  • 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. August 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 908.

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