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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 922

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 358

One-way from

R4 922

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 300

Good one-way deal

R2 727 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 1/4-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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18/1
  • 18/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 15h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R25 637 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 187 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 14 November 2025.

Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1123:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R8 567
Sat 27/1211:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/13:10JNB - ZNZ
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R8 670
Sat 6/129:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1216:50JNB - ZNZ
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R9 044
Fri 14/119:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 20/1117:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11R9 095
Sun 28/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Sat 3/13:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/11R9 470
Sun 7/1222:00ZNZ - JNB
3 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R9 862

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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 14 November 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

Wed 18/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R9 419

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 3/4

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R9 487

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 29/3

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R9 487

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 3/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R9 487

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

R9 981

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-13:30

1 stop14h 30m

R10 220

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

7:55-13:15

1 stop6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R10 237

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 27/12

11:30-17:35

1 stop7h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

9:40-19:20

1 stop8h 40m

R10 254

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 407

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R5 008

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 900). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 502). 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 14 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 14 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair and Kenya 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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

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
116 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

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
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

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. 3 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 R9 419, RwandAir can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 8h 40m. There are 2501 km between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    Currently priced at R6 100, 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 Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 344 and R8 856, respectively. Users have found that FlySafair is 32% 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 R3 480, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 609. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 687.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 900). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 502). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 100AverageR7 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 344AverageR8 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 856AverageR11 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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