R4 979+ Cheap flights from Zanzibar

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ZNZ — CPT
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways

Good round-trip deal

R2 041 or less

Good one-way deal

R892 or less
On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R10 181).
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Sun 1/218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/220:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R8 845
Wed 18/318:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Tue 31/33:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 28/11R9 051
Mon 12/19:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/13:10JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R9 324
Wed 18/317:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R9 427
Tue 13/116:45ZNZ - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/19:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R9 752
Sun 8/27:55ZNZ - CPT
2 stops10h 50mAir Tanzania
Sun 22/218:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 28/11R9 786
Sat 7/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R9 838
Sun 1/39:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 15mAir Tanzania
Thu 5/318:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 27/11R10 026
Mon 12/14:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 20/16:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops13h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/11R10 608
Sat 28/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/313:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/11R10 898
Wed 18/217:30ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 15mAir Tanzania
Sun 22/218:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/11R10 933

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 845

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

R9 427

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

R9 427

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/2

7:55-17:45

2 stops10h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

18:55-21:30

1 stop25h 35m

R9 786

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/2

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

R9 838

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/1

21:45-11:35

2 stops14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R9 872

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/3

9:30-17:45

2 stops9h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

18:55-7:00

1 stop11h 05m

R10 026

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/1

22:00-11:35

2 stops14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

23:00-16:50

2 stops16h 50m

R10 163

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/1

20:50-13:35

2 stops17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

6:00-2:40

2 stops19h 40m

R10 608

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/2

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

R10 898

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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 800). Flying from Zanzibar in January will prove the most costly (average of R7 631). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 (271 flights per day), Arusha (133 flights per day) and Doha (70 flights per day).

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R547
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R3 787
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R5 275

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 R547. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R547
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R3 787
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R5 275

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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 30 November 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Zanzibar for the current month are Arusha, Arusha, 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 R547 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 368 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 458). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 100). Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 385).

  • 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 R21 903
    Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from R30 581
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R44 860

  • 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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