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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg from R4 206

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zanzibar to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2026.

Wed 30/97:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Fri 13/1114:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/6R7 667
Thu 11/61:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 18/620:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 11/6R7 829
Sun 1/1118:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sun 8/1114:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 10/6R7 959
Tue 28/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/88:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R8 023
Sat 11/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/78:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R8 039
Sun 26/714:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Sun 2/814:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 11/6R8 234
Sat 5/1214:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 7/120:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 12/6R8 962
Tue 29/914:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1120:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R8 994
Sun 27/922:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
3 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1120:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R9 026
Thu 1/1017:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1120:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R9 075
Mon 28/98:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1120:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R9 091
Fri 12/621:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
3 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/620:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R9 123

Find flight deals from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 667

One-way from

R4 206

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 978
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 30/9-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 00m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 4/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R11 572 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R4 410 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/7

14:10-13:15

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R8 234

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 13/7

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R8 250
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/12

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 962

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/12

20:00-13:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R9 334

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 13/7

21:30-11:35

2 stops15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

14:15-13:30

1 stop22h 15m

R10 288

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/7

21:30-12:35

3 stops16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

1:15-7:35

2 stops29h 20m

R10 644

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 28/9

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R14 267

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/7

12:05-16:50

3 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

10:15-3:30

3 stops16h 15m

R24 943
Cheapest one-way

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 15/9

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R4 869

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/10

18:00-13:15

1 stop20h 15m

R4 918

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R5 257). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of R9 722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZNZ to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Zanzibar to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 June 2026.

When flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

How often are flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 16 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways from Zanzibar to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,6
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,6
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
306 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,6

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg, you will be flying from Zanzibar Intl. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is just 7,1 km from the centre of the city. Zanzibar Intl is the only Zanzibar airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 2 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Zanzibar Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg can take about 3h 50m. Air Tanzania provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 962. The distance between Zanzibar and Johannesburg is about 2501 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Currently priced at R7 764, Air Tanzania will fly you from Zanzibar to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Air Tanzania, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Kenya Airways for as low as R8 844. Users have found that Air Tanzania is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 478. Users have also found prices from R2 689 and R3 883 on Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg? While on average our users pay R6 565, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 316. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 234.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zanzibar to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R5 257). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of R9 722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 840AverageR9 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 844AverageR11 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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