R5 094+ 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 27/12. 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
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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 9 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R527

Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)

Good round-trip deal

R4 509 or less

Good one-way deal

R556 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl is currently to Dar Es Salaam.
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On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R10 091).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Zanzibar Intl (average return price of R986).
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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 9 December 2025.

Sat 24/114:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 29/120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 8/12R7 471
Sat 24/121:45ZNZ - JNB
3 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R8 676
Wed 18/318:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Tue 31/33:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 8/12R8 982
Wed 21/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 28/117:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R9 135
Thu 15/14:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 31/114:20CPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12R9 236
Thu 22/18:20ZNZ - CPT
2 stops10h 25mAir Tanzania
Thu 29/118:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 8/12R9 321
Wed 21/19:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop13h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 28/114:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops11h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R9 423
Wed 21/17:55ZNZ - JNB
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/11:35JNB - ZNZ
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R9 491
Sat 28/24:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/313:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12R9 491
Tue 13/14:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 28/123:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop19h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R9 559
Thu 22/11:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/122:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R9 661
Sun 18/14:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 24/114:20CPT - ZNZ
1 stop11h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R9 882

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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 9 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/1

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 471

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/1

21:45-12:35

3 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 676

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 982

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 22/1

4:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

17:00-9:00

1 stop15h 00m

R9 135

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 15/1

4:40-13:35

2 stops9h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

14:20-9:00

1 stop17h 40m

R9 236

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/1

9:50-22:05

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

14:25-2:40

2 stops11h 15m

R9 423

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/1

7:55-0:25

2 stops17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

1:35-21:30

2 stops18h 55m

R9 491

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/1

4:40-13:35

2 stops9h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

23:25-20:00

1 stop19h 35m

R9 559

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 22/1

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

22:00-7:00

1 stop8h 00m

R9 661

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 18/1

4:40-13:35

2 stops9h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

14:20-2:40

1 stop11h 20m

R9 882

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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 756). Flying from Zanzibar in January will prove the most costly (average of R7 572). 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 (287 flights per day), Arusha (152 flights per day) and Doha (98 flights per day).

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R527
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R3 758
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R5 109

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 R527. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R527
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R3 758
Kigali Intl
Kigali Intl
From R5 109

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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 9 December 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, Dar Es Salaam 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 R527 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R4 614 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 440). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 053). Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 048).

  • 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 736
    Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from R30 348
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R44 518

  • 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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