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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 5 February 2026.

Tue 17/39:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 24/314:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 3/2R7 181

Tue 23/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 9/71:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 4/2R7 757

Wed 29/712:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

Airlink

Thu 6/812:00

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 55m

Airlink

Deal found 3/2R7 869

Thu 23/420:15

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 30/41:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 3/2R8 029

Sat 21/29:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Sat 28/214:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 2/2R8 109

Tue 24/39:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 2/41:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 3/2R8 285

Thu 25/620:15

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 30/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 4/2R8 317

Tue 2/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 16/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 2/2R8 381

Tue 9/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 16/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 1/2R8 493

Sat 28/29:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Sat 7/314:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 2/2R8 621

Tue 21/49:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Thu 30/41:50

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 3/2R8 653

Tue 23/69:00

JNB

-

ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35m

FlySafair

Tue 30/614:35

ZNZ

-

JNB

Nonstop3h 50m

FlySafair

Deal found 3/2R8 733

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 24/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 181

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 757

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/8

12:00-14:55

Nonstop3h 55m

R7 869

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/4

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 029

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/2

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 109

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 30/6

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 317

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 16/6

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 381

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 16/6

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 493

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 621

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/4

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 653

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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 108. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around R7 759.
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 R5 933.

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