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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 9 September 2026.

Thu 17/920:15 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Thu 24/91:50 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 4/9R7 906

Thu 5/1120:15 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Thu 12/111:50 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 4/9R7 922

Thu 22/1020:15 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Thu 29/101:50 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 9/9R7 986

Tue 15/99:00 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Tue 22/914:35 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 4/9R8 002

Sat 14/119:00 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Thu 19/111:50 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 8/9R8 210

Thu 15/1020:15 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Thu 22/101:50 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 5/9R8 242

Tue 24/119:00 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Tue 1/1214:35 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 6/9R8 354

Sat 31/109:00 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Thu 5/111:50 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 8/9R8 530

Thu 5/1120:15 -

Nonstop3h 35m

Tue 10/1114:35 -

Nonstop3h 50m

Deal found 4/9R8 818

Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.

ZA1-ZNZ

JNB-ZNZ

Estimated return price

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 729

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 857

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 305

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 321

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 641

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 785

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 961

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 249

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 313

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 922

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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, andAir Tanzania 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 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

8,2

Very Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

7,8

Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

7,6

Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

7,2

Good

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

6,7

Okay

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

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 601. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Zanzibar, you can expect to pay around R10 434.
Which airlines fly direct to Zanzibar?
At the moment, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, Airlink 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 4h 22m on average. The quickest direct flight to Zanzibar at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (3h 30m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (5h 15m).
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, October 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 991.

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