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R3 595+ 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 16/4. 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
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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 5 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Air Tanzania

Good round-trip deal

R2 709 or less

Good one-way deal

R476 or less
On average, Air Tanzania currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R8 219).
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Thu 16/41:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R6 993
Thu 16/41:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Fri 24/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 3/3R7 026
Sun 19/47:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sun 26/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 5/3R7 125
Thu 2/417:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R7 240
Thu 16/48:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R7 272
Sun 12/416:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 26/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 2/3R7 322
Thu 9/48:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Mon 27/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 2/3R7 338
Sat 11/414:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Sun 26/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 2/3R7 371
Wed 15/41:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Air Tanzania
Thu 23/418:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 3/3R8 504
Wed 25/31:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Air Tanzania
Thu 2/418:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 3/3R8 832
Sat 18/414:40
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops23h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/414:20
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/3R8 881
Sun 29/312:05
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/413:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R9 505

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/4

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R7 125

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 16/4

1:00-13:15

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R7 469

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/4

21:20-13:05

2 stops16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R7 798

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 15/4

1:00-17:45

2 stops17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

18:55-21:30

1 stop25h 35m

R8 602

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R8 668

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/3

1:00-17:45

2 stops17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

18:55-21:30

1 stop25h 35m

R8 832

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 29/3

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

R9 505

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

R9 554

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/5

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

R9 751

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 26/3

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

R9 817

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar (average of R4 449). Flying from Zanzibar in January will prove the most costly (average of R6 484). 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 R6 940
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R10 075
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R5 853

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 (274 flights per day), Arusha (98 flights per day) and Doha (98 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R3 851
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R375
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R8 042

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 R375. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R375
Arusha
Arusha
From R804
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R3 851

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
127 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

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

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

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
6,7
Okay
294 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
127 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Zanzibar for the current month are Dubai, Dar Es Salaam, Arusha. 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 R375 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 457 to fly from Zanzibar.

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

    Looking at our data, FlySafair, Air Tanzania, and Kenya Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Zanzibar. Here are some options available: FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R5 853). Air Tanzania flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 940). Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 075).

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar?

    September 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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