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R3 254+ 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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ZNZ
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

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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 23 January 2025.

Thu 13/220:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 20/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 22/1R6 121

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 121

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R3 254

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/1

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 23 January 2025.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 6

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
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 6

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
775 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 6

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
6,7
Okay
277 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 6

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 R3 958. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around R8 916.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?

    At the moment, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, FlySafair, Air Tanzania, 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 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. 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 437.

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