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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 159

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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 24 July 2026.

Tue 1/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/914:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R6 695
Fri 4/93:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 12/914:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R6 744
Fri 4/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/98:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7R7 026
Thu 20/81:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 27/820:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 21/7R7 540
Thu 13/81:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 20/820:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/7R7 689
Sun 6/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 13/98:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/7R8 037
Wed 2/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/914:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/7R8 086
Tue 1/914:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Sat 5/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 22/7R8 252
Sat 12/127:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sat 26/1214:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/7R8 269
Wed 2/917:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Air Tanzania
Wed 9/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 19/7R8 285

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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 695

One-way from

R4 159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 617

Good one-way deal

R6 612 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/9-5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 6/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R20 351 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R4 488 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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 24 July 2026.
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ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/9

21:30-11:35

2 stops15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

R11 102

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/8

21:30-12:45

2 stops16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

22:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

R11 318
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/9

12:00-0:15

3 stops13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

1:15-11:30

2 stops9h 15m

R18 924

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/9

3:40-11:35

3 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R19 885

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/9

8:20-4:00

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

14:05-13:30

3 stops22h 25m

R23 464

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/12

3:40-11:35

3 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R23 679

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/9

8:20-4:00

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

14:05-13:30

3 stops22h 25m

R23 679

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/12

17:15-8:10

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

13:45-13:10

2 stops22h 25m

R23 911
Cheapest one-way

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 28/12

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

R5 037

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 25/10

14:10-13:15

1 stop24h 05m

R5 054

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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 556). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 030). 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 24 July 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 R7 134 and R9 752 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 695 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 1–Sept 5).

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 24 July 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
Check prices

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,6

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

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

Overall

7,6

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

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

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,6

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

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 R19 885, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 32h 55m. 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 R7 831, 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 060. 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 653 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R2 755 and Air Tanzania from R3 911 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 612, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R5 754. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 761.

  • 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 556). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 030). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Zanzibar to OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 July 2026.
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 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 831AverageR9 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 060AverageR11 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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