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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg from R4 465

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.
ZNZ — JNB
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in February or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 533

One-way from

R4 465

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 091
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 7/8-14/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 203 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 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

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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 9 July 2025.
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Fly from

Zanzibar

Fly to

Johannesburg

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

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

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 3/1

3:40-0:25

1 stop21h 45m

R6 013

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Deals found on 7/7

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 9 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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 9 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair, Ethiopian Air, andKenya 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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zanzibar to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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. 4 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Zanzibar Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at R5 533, 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 Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 077 and R8 486, respectively. Users have found that FlySafair is 42% 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 Air Tanzania. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 465. Users have also found prices from R4 554 and R6 013 on FlySafair and Kenya Airways, 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 R4 460, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 651. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 849.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 airlines flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 623AverageR9 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 759AverageR7 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 671AverageR8 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 250AverageR11 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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