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R3 509+ 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
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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 19 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

R421

Cheapest airline

Air Tanzania

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)

Good round-trip deal

R1 628 or less

Good one-way deal

R574 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl is currently to Dar Es Salaam.
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On average, Air Tanzania currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R8 209).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Zanzibar Intl (average return price of R803).
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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 19 January 2026.

Thu 29/11:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 17/1R6 903
Thu 5/21:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 18/1R6 919
Tue 24/314:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 26/320:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 19/1R7 428
Sat 31/114:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 17/1R7 493
Wed 28/14:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/28:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R7 674
Thu 29/111:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/217:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R7 690
Fri 6/218:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Wed 11/23:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 19/1R7 903
Thu 29/11:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Tue 10/29:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 17/1R8 034
Thu 5/311:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/320:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R8 116
Fri 30/118:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 14/23:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 17/1R8 149
Fri 30/122:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
3 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R8 198
Wed 4/39:50
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop13h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/314:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops11h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/1R8 936

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R6 919

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 24/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 428

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/3

11:30-2:20

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 116

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R8 149

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R8 149

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R8 149

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

22:40-12:35

3 stops14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 198

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R8 215

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 28/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R8 215

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

21:55-12:35

3 stops15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 264

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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 689). Flying from Zanzibar in August will prove the most costly (average of R5 296). 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 356
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R9 662
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R5 846

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 (313 flights per day), Arusha (131 flights per day) and Doha (98 flights per day).

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R421
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R5 672
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R4 316

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 R421. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R421
Chake Chake Pemba
Chake Chake Pemba
From R1 628
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R4 062
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R4 316

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
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
290 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Zanzibar. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 19 January 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Zanzibar for the current month are Arusha, Chake Chake, Dubai. 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 R421 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 040 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 356). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R5 846). Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 662).

  • 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 R29 308
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R42 992

  • 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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