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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 814

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
May 7 — May 141
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 7 April 2026.

Thu 21/51:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Fri 29/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/4R7 138
Tue 28/48:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4R7 560
Thu 21/51:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4R7 627
Sun 17/58:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/59:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4R7 846
Thu 21/517:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/520:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R7 863
Tue 19/515:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/51:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R8 370
Tue 28/414:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 30/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 2/4R8 589
Fri 5/614:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Fri 3/714:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 5/4R8 640

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 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 560

One-way from

R3 814

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 813

Good one-way deal

R3 883 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/4-30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R11 232 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 039 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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Cheapest return flight

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 21/5

1:00-13:15

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R7 138
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 21/5

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R7 627

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 21/5

10:50-0:15

2 stops14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

1:15-17:00

2 stops14h 45m

R8 538

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 28/4

15:20-10:55

2 stops20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

12:10-6:50

2 stops17h 40m

R8 707

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 16/9

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R8 926

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 17/5

10:10-10:55

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

12:10-13:50

1 stop24h 40m

R9 399

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 16/9

19:00-10:55

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

14:15-7:20

1 stop16h 05m

R10 108

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 17/5

21:40-12:35

3 stops15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

17:00-6:50

2 stops12h 50m

R10 158

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/6

22:00-12:35

3 stops15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R10 226
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/8

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 624

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R4 573). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R6 682). 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 7 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 7 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
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,7

Food

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,3

Boarding

6,9

Overall

6,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Sophia,Oct 2025

ZNZ - NBO

Pretty good. Surprised to get a meal for such a short flight. Everything went decently. No complaints.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,7

Food

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,3

Boarding

6,9

Overall

6,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Sophia,Oct 2025

ZNZ - NBO

Pretty good. Surprised to get a meal for such a short flight. Everything went decently. No complaints.

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 R7 138, Air Tanzania can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar in 13h 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 275, 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 226. Users have found that Air Tanzania is 16% 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 573 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R2 806 and Air Tanzania from R4 128 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 R4 937, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 678. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 538.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R4 573). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R6 682). 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 7 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 275AverageR8 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 226AverageR11 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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