Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 529

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 965

One-way from

R4 529

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 093

Good one-way deal

R3 588 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 4/11-6/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
26/9
  • 26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 55m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R22 390 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 552 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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 16 September 2025.

Mon 22/922:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R6 837
Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R6 958
Wed 17/922:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R7 253
Tue 4/1114:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 6/1120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9R7 965
Tue 4/1123:50ZNZ - JNB
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R8 711
Mon 22/922:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop16h 15mAir Tanzania
Thu 25/914:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/9R8 746

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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

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 134

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/11

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R10 342

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/11

23:50-11:35

2 stops12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:00-7:05

1 stop8h 05m

R10 481

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R10 498

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 31/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

23:00-3:30

2 stops27h 30m

R10 707

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R11 175

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 18/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:00-3:30

2 stops27h 30m

R11 401

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 30/11

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

R11 470

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 2/11

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

R11 470

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 26/9

22:40-11:35

2 stops13h 55m

R4 529

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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 16 September 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.

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

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 16 September 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.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

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.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

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.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

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.

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

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 R10 342, RwandAir can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 5h 55m. There are 2501 km between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at R6 215, 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 460 and R7 482, 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 R4 800, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 583. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 837.

  • 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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 215AverageR7 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 460AverageR9 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 482AverageR8 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 022AverageR10 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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