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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg from R3 842

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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 4 November 2025.

Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 27/1120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 2/11R7 649
Wed 17/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Tue 23/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 1/11R8 584
Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1123:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R8 826
Thu 6/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1116:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11R9 138
Wed 17/1216:00ZNZ - JNB
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R9 363
Thu 20/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/19:40JNB - ZNZ
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11R9 466

Cheap 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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 584

One-way from

R3 842

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 432
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 17/12-23/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R27 130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

19:35-2:20

2 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

16:50-21:30

2 stops27h 40m

R8 203

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/12

16:00-3:55

2 stops12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:00-17:30

2 stops17h 30m

R9 363

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/11

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R9 605

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 14/11

22:00-11:35

2 stops14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R9 726

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 141

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 31/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

R10 574

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 27/11

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R3 842

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/11

18:05-11:35

2 stops18h 30m

R5 001

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 27/1

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 019

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-12:35

3 stops15h 50m

R5 140

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R3 998). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 590). 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 4 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 4 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair 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.
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

5,9

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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

5,9

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
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

5,9

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.

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. 3 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 8h 40m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 584. The distance between Zanzibar and Johannesburg is about 2501 km.

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

    Currently priced at R6 198, FlySafair will fly you from Zanzibar to Johannesburg and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 462 and R8 998, respectively. Users have found that FlySafair is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg? While on average our users pay R3 535, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 651. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R9 726.

  • 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 R3 998). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 590). 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 3 airlines flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 198AverageR7 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 462AverageR8 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 998AverageR11 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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