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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 032

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 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 565

One-way from

R3 032

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 696

Good one-way deal

R3 664 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 26/7-31/7
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 24/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 289 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zanzibar to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sat 26/714:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 31/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 11/6R6 565
Sat 26/722:20ZNZ - JNB
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R7 337
Sat 26/73:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/88:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R8 144
Thu 17/722:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 55mAir Tanzania
Wed 30/714:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop16h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 12/6R8 557
Mon 28/720:55ZNZ - JNB
1 stop19h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 3/81:25JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/6R10 978

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo 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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 26/7

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R6 565

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 26/7

22:20-11:35

2 stops14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 337

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 26/7

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R8 144

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/7

22:20-13:15

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

14:15-7:50

1 stop16h 35m

R8 557

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 28/7

20:55-15:50

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

1:25-9:20

1 stop6h 55m

R10 978

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/9

2:55-10:35

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

17:50-3:30

2 stops32h 40m

R28 827

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R3 032

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/6

14:10-0:25

2 stops35h 15m

R4 377

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 28/6

14:10-13:15

1 stop24h 05m

R5 364

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/10

3:40-0:25

1 stop21h 45m

R6 045

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 849 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
781 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
265 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zanzibar to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo, 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 OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Zanzibar Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at R6 565, FlySafair will fly you from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 144 and R8 557, respectively. Users have found that FlySafair is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 032 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tanzania from R5 364 and Kenya Airways from R6 045 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay R4 849, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 372. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R7 749.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zanzibar to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Fly from Zanzibar to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo. 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 815AverageR7 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 583AverageR8 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 699AverageR9 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 327AverageR11 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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