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R3 878+ Cheap flights from Zanzibar

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ZNZ — JNB
Dec 3 — Dec 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Zanzibar

Discover essential information about flights departing from Zanzibar, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Zanzibar airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 3 November 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R489

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)

Good round-trip deal

R519 or less

Good one-way deal

R519 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl is currently to Dar Es Salaam.
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On average, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R9 135).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Zanzibar Intl (average return price of R699).
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Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 27/1120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 2/11R7 652
Wed 17/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Tue 23/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 1/11R8 587
Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1123:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R8 829
Wed 17/1216:00ZNZ - JNB
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R9 366
Sun 1/218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Thu 5/216:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 1/11R10 145
Sat 31/14:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R10 578
Sat 29/117:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R11 478
Sun 30/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - ZNZ
2 stops11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R11 513
Fri 28/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R11 617
Sun 30/114:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 5/126:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/11R11 946
Wed 18/217:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R12 171
Mon 15/124:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops13h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 23/1214:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/11R13 192

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Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/11

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 652

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/11

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

23:00-7:05

2 stops31h 05m

R8 829

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/12

16:00-3:55

2 stops12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:00-17:30

2 stops17h 30m

R9 366

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 145

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 31/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

R10 578

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/11

7:30-13:00

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

15:25-7:05

2 stops14h 40m

R11 478

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/11

4:20-13:45

1 stop10h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

14:35-18:15

1 stop26h 40m

R11 513

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/11

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

R11 617

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/2

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

R12 171

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 15/12

4:40-16:45

2 stops13h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

14:25-13:50

2 stops22h 25m

R13 192

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Travel insights for flights from Zanzibar

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar (average of R3 999). Flying from Zanzibar in August will prove the most costly (average of R5 592). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Zanzibar?

When flying from Zanzibar check dates and pricing for the following: Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, FlySafair. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R2 488
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R9 002
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R6 201

What are popular destinations to fly to from Zanzibar?

From Zanzibar you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Dar Es Salaam (291 flights per day), Arusha (155 flights per day) and Nairobi (90 flights per day).

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R447
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R2 652
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R7 358

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Zanzibar?

The cheapest city to fly to from Zanzibar is Dar Es Salaam, with prices starting at R447. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R447
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R2 652

Airline reviews for flights from Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Zanzibar. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair and Kenya Airways from Zanzibar 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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,3

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,3

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

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
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,3

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

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.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Zanzibar?

    The most selected flight destinations from Zanzibar for the current month are Arusha, Dubai, Arusha. While Arusha, Arusha, Dubai are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Zanzibar for as low as R489 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R4 216 to fly from Zanzibar.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zanzibar to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, and Ethiopian Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Zanzibar. Here are some options available: Air Tanzania flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R2 488). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 201). Ethiopian Air flights from Zanzibar to Cape Town Intl (R8 637).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Zanzibar?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Zanzibar are below:
    Zanzibar Intl to Dar Es Salaam from R22 164
    Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from R30 945
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R45 394

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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