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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 983

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
ago 31 — set 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 agosto 2026.

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Deal found 27/7R6 660
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Find 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 1 agosto 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 660

One-way from

R3 983

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 436

Good one-way deal

R4 930 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R20 244 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R4 478 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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4:20-13:25

1 stop10h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 24/9

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R6 660

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

ter 17/11

14:10-13:15

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 27/11

14:15-21:20

1 stop6h 05m

R7 833

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

qua 16/9

20:15-11:35

2 stops16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 30/9

12:10-7:35

2 stops18h 25m

R10 989

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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22:30-11:35

2 stops14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-16:20

2 stops22h 20m

R11 121

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 24/9

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R11 270

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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7:10-21:20

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R11 700

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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10:45-3:55

2 stops18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1:35-16:20

2 stops13h 45m

R12 427

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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7:30-17:40

3 stops11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb 26/12

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R12 840
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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Nonstop3h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop6h 05m

R13 980

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

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12:00-14:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R15 682

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R7 535). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 997). 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 1 agosto 2026.

When flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R6 924 and R9 634 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 660 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 21–Sept 24).

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 1 agosto 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tanzania 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.
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
315 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

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. 2 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 R6 660, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 10h 05m. 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 R7 809, Air Tanzania will fly you from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Air Tanzania, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Kenya Airways for as low as R9 035. Users have found that Air Tanzania is 13% 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 R2 646 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R2 747 and Air Tanzania from R3 874 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing FlySafair(100%), Airlink(92%) or Qatar Airways(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 001, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 855. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 742.

  • 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 R7 535). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 997). 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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Kenya Airways flights from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top 2 airlines flying from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 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 1 agosto 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 809AverageR9 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 035AverageR11 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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