Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 789

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
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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 26 elokuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 876

One-way from

R3 789

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 226

Good round-trip deal

R6 282 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 667 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 4/9-11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R20 700 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 437 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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 26 elokuu 2025.

to 4/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
to 11/920:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 25/8R5 876
to 16/101:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
ma 20/1022:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R7 507
to 4/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
pe 12/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R7 683
to 4/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
su 14/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R7 736
ke 8/100:50ZNZ - JNB
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
to 16/1020:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R7 823
su 7/918:10ZNZ - JNB
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
to 11/920:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R7 876
ma 1/923:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
to 11/920:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R8 034
ti 2/923:50ZNZ - JNB
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
to 11/920:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R8 051

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Fly from

Zanzibar

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 11/9

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R5 876

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 16/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 20/10

22:00-17:30

1 stop18h 30m

R7 507

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 12/9

22:00-7:05

1 stop8h 05m

R7 683

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 10/9

22:00-7:05

1 stop8h 05m

R7 683

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 9/9

9:40-17:30

1 stop6h 50m

R7 683

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 11/9

9:40-17:30

1 stop6h 50m

R7 683

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 8/9

22:00-7:05

1 stop8h 05m

R7 683

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 13/9

9:40-17:30

1 stop6h 50m

R7 683

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 9/10

23:50-11:35

2 stops12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 16/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 736

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

to 4/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 14/9

22:00-7:05

1 stop8h 05m

R7 736

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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 26 elokuu 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 26 elokuu 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as R5 876, FlySafair can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 3h 50m. There are 2501 km between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Currently priced at R6 282, 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 R6 530 and R7 563, respectively. Users have found that FlySafair is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 R6 507, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 611. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R7 753.

  • 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 26 elokuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 282AverageR7 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 530AverageR9 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 563AverageR8 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 120AverageR10 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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