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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 586

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Nov 21 — Nov 281
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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 178

One-way from

R3 586

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 940

Good one-way deal

R2 960 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 29/1-5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R25 778 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 866 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 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 22 October 2025.

Fri 24/1022:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1020:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10R7 260
Fri 5/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Thu 11/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 21/10R8 438
Thu 6/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1123:40JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10R8 767
Fri 5/1212:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1214:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R9 339
Tue 21/1011:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/109:40JNB - ZNZ
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10R9 408
Fri 7/1112:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/118:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R9 443
Wed 3/124:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R9 512

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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 22 October 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

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Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/12

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R8 438

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R9 131

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R9 131

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/12

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R9 339

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/11

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R9 443

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/12

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

R10 032

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 153

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/12

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R10 153

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 31/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R10 188

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 24/11

21:15-7:40

1 stop11h 25m

R5 180

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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 968). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 596). 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 22 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 37% 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 22 October 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.
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

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
877 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

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
284 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

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 R8 438, 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. 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 205, 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 450 and R7 470, respectively. Users have found that FlySafair is 31% 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 R7 931, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 654. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R7 052.

  • 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 968). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 596). 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 22 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 205AverageR7 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 450AverageR8 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 470AverageR8 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 981AverageR10 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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