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R4 465+ 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 6/10. 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
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult

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 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R518

Cheapest round-trip flight

R468

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)

Good round-trip deal

R4 724 or less

Good one-way deal

R783 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl is currently to Dar Es Salaam.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Zanzibar Intl is currently to Dar Es Salaam.
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On average, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl (avg. price of R9 232).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Zanzibar Intl (average return price of R5 649).
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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 July 2025.

Thu 7/81:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 14/820:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 9/7R5 533
Tue 22/722:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/820:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R6 885
Tue 5/819:35ZNZ - JNB
1 stop18h 40mAir Tanzania
Tue 12/814:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 9/7R8 077
Mon 1/94:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R8 486
Thu 31/74:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/815:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R9 002
Tue 22/722:00ZNZ - CPT
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/720:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R9 055
Wed 8/104:55ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 4/1114:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops17h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R10 265

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/8

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R5 533

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 22/7

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R6 885

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 5/8

19:35-13:15

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R8 077

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/9

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R8 486

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 31/7

4:20-13:00

1 stop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

R9 002

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 22/7

22:00-22:30

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

20:55-0:50

1 stop26h 55m

R9 055

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/10

4:55-13:45

2 stops9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

14:25-9:00

2 stops17h 35m

R10 265

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/10

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

R4 465

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 554

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 29/10

22:35-11:35

2 stops14h 00m

R4 572

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Travel insights for flights from Zanzibar

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When is the best time to book a flight from Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zanzibar to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 R4 092). Flying from Zanzibar in October will prove the most costly (average of R5 657). 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: Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, FlySafair, Ethiopian Air. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R133
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R520
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R380
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R372

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 (335 flights per day), Arusha (144 flights per day) and Doha (105 flights per day).

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R26
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R149

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 R468. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
From R26
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R149

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, Ethiopian Air, andKenya 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
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
789 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
268 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

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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 July 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, Dar Es Salaam. 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 R468 to Dar Es Salaam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 314 to fly from Zanzibar.

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

    Looking at our data, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Air, and FlySafair 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 368). Ethiopian Air flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 623). FlySafair flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 759).

  • 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 R22 776
    Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from R31 799
    Zanzibar Intl to Addis Ababa from R46 647

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar. At this moment in time October 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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