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R3 426+ 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 12/2. 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 28 — Mar 71
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 29 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

R407

Cheapest airline

Air Tanzania

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)

Good round-trip deal

R1 575 or less

Good one-way deal

R470 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 R7 987).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Zanzibar Intl (average return price of R777).
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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 29 January 2026.

Thu 26/21:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 5/320:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 26/1R6 409
Fri 27/221:55
ZNZ
-
JNB
3 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/320:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R7 646
Sat 14/34:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/38:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R7 789
Wed 18/317:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/414:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R8 043
Wed 1/718:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 1/816:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/1R8 392
Wed 4/320:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 14/510:45
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop21h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/1R8 598
Fri 13/39:50
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 20/314:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops11h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R8 693
Thu 26/214:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops23h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/314:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/1R8 884
Wed 18/29:50
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 22/214:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/1R9 058
Thu 12/34:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/314:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/1R9 121
Wed 11/31:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Air Tanzania
Thu 19/318:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/1R9 502
Sun 22/29:50
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops38h 45m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/214:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/1R9 851

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Find flights departing from Zanzibar that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 29 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 26/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R6 409

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 14/3

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R8 027

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 043

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 1/7

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R8 392

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

21:55-6:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 661

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/3

9:50-13:00

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:25-2:40

2 stops11h 15m

R8 693

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 14/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 836

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 26/2

14:40-13:35

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

7:20-9:00

1 stop24h 40m

R8 884

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/2

14:40-13:35

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

14:25-19:50

2 stops28h 25m

R9 058

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/3

4:40-13:35

2 stops9h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

14:25-9:00

2 stops17h 35m

R9 121

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Travel insights for flights from Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 649). Flying from Zanzibar in August will prove the most costly (average of R5 124). 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 279
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R9 347
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R5 656

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 (293 flights per day), Arusha (128 flights per day) and Doha (98 flights per day).

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R407
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R4 175
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R5 488

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 R407. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R407
Chake Chake Pemba
Chake Chake Pemba
From R1 575
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R1 971
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R4 175

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
124 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
124 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
124 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
294 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
124 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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 29 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, 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 R407 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 265 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 279). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R5 656). Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 347).

  • 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 355
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R41 594

  • 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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