R3 812+ 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 17/2. 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 — CPT
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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 12 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Air Tanzania

Good round-trip deal

R810 or less

Good one-way deal

R556 or less
On average, Air Tanzania currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R7 953).
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Cheapest flights from Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 February 2026.

Thu 30/41:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Sat 9/59:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 9/2R7 513
Fri 1/518:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 9/516:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/2R7 529
Sun 29/312:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/48:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R7 561
Fri 27/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Thu 2/43:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/2R7 577
Fri 27/223:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
3 stops14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/320:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R7 720
Sat 28/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/417:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R8 037
Sat 21/314:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Tue 31/39:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 10/2R8 085
Fri 1/512:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/514:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R8 180
Wed 18/317:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/414:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R8 228
Wed 18/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Tue 31/33:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/2R8 371
Wed 18/31:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Air Tanzania
Thu 26/318:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 11/2R9 562
Fri 27/320:50
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops27h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 3/46:00
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops26h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2R10 245

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/5

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R7 529

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 29/3

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R7 561

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

23:35-12:35

3 stops14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 720

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 085

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/5

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R8 180

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R8 228

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R8 387

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/3

4:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:00-19:50

1 stop25h 50m

R8 593

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/4

4:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

17:00-19:50

1 stop25h 50m

R8 609

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

1:00-17:45

2 stops17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

18:55-7:00

1 stop11h 05m

R9 562

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar (average of R5 385). Flying from Zanzibar in January will prove the most costly (average of R7 497). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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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, Dar Es Salaam. 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 R397 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R4 552 to fly from Zanzibar.

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

    Looking at our data, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, and Kenya Airways 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 282). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R5 663). Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 359).

  • 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from R28 391
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R41 648

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar. At this moment in time January 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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