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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 315

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
May 21 — May 281
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 21 April 2026.

Thu 10/91:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 17/920:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 20/4R8 156
Tue 8/98:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Mon 21/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/4R8 271
Tue 8/98:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Fri 18/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/4R8 386
Mon 1/610:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/61:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R8 402
Thu 10/91:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Tue 15/99:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 20/4R8 468
Mon 14/98:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Sat 19/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/4R8 501
Thu 10/91:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R8 615
Thu 10/91:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R8 730
Thu 7/510:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/512:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R8 845
Tue 8/98:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/920:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R8 927
Wed 28/108:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Sun 1/1114:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 19/4R8 976

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 156

One-way from

R3 315

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 172

Good one-way deal

R4 505 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 10/9-17/9
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 20m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R9 933 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 754 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 21 April 2026.
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ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/6

10:50-10:55

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

1:15-17:00

2 stops14h 45m

R8 402

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/5

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

22:00-6:50

1 stop7h 50m

R9 157

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/6

4:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

17:00-2:40

1 stop8h 40m

R9 173

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 2/6

20:40-15:50

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

17:00-2:40

1 stop8h 40m

R9 173

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 2/6

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R9 978
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 2/6

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R10 847

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/9

12:05-13:25

1 stop26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R15 377

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/9

12:05-13:25

1 stop26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:50-3:30

2 stops27h 40m

R16 903
Cheapest one-way

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/7

9:40-0:15

2 stops15h 35m

R5 169

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 24/8

22:00-15:50

2 stops18h 50m

R5 202

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 006). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 044). 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 21 April 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?

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 21 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

7,7

Overall

6,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

JNB - NBO

It was very nice. Comfortable flight, good food and the airlines put us in a hotel as a result of a flight change and long layover.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

7,7

Overall

6,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

JNB - NBO

It was very nice. Comfortable flight, good food and the airlines put us in a hotel as a result of a flight change and long layover.

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 R9 173, Kenya Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 7h 15m. 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 076, 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 R8 972. Users have found that Air Tanzania is 17% 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 514 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R2 728 and Air Tanzania from R3 873 one-way.

  • 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 R5 550, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 701. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 287.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 006). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 044). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 076AverageR8 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 972AverageR11 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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