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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg from R4 125

ZNZ — JNB
Sep 18 — Sep 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Fri 2/1012:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Fri 9/108:20 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 18/8R6 577
Sat 12/1212:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Sat 26/128:20 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 17/8R6 789
Fri 9/1012:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Fri 9/1022:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 18/8R6 854
Mon 30/1112:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 1/1223:00 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 18/8R7 000
Mon 28/913:00 -
2 stops14h 20m
Sun 4/103:10 -
2 stops13h 40m
Deal found 14/8R7 617
Thu 20/81:50 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Thu 27/820:15 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 16/8R7 812
Thu 20/81:50 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Tue 25/89:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 16/8R7 844
Wed 16/920:15 -
2 stops18h 15m
Tue 22/914:30 -
2 stops15h 50m
Deal found 17/8R7 877
Mon 31/80:50 -
2 stops20h 20m
Fri 4/914:30 -
2 stops15h 20m
Deal found 18/8R7 990

Find flight deals from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

R6 577

One-way from

R4 125

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 273
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/10-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 00m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 3/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R19 196 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R4 369 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/12

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R6 789

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 28/1

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R7 812

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/1

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/1

3:10-19:20

3 stops15h 10m

R10 362

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/12

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

14:15-21:30

2 stops30h 15m

R11 011
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 28/1

12:00-14:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R11 417

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 16/9

15:20-2:20

3 stops12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

1:15-11:30

2 stops9h 15m

R14 746

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 25/1

15:10-0:25

3 stops10h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

1:35-11:10

2 stops8h 35m

R17 491

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 27/9

2:55-10:15

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

14:30-3:35

3 stops36h 05m

R25 498
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 19/11

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 158

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ Zanzibar Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 16/9

21:30-19:15

3 stops22h 45m

R4 580

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R7 406). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 791). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights typically cost between R9 208 and R10 069 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 577 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 2–Oct 9).

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 100 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Monday 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

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
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Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
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Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
324 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
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Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R6 789. 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 440, 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 880. Users have found that Air Tanzania is 15% 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 600. Users have also found prices from R2 700 and R3 808 on Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg consider choosing FlySafair(97%), Airlink(94%) or Qatar Airways(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg? While on average our users pay R4 845, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 789. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 577.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R7 406). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 791). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 440AverageR9 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 880AverageR11 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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