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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 520

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

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 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 273

One-way from

R4 520

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 040

Good one-way deal

R3 384 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 24/7-31/7
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 19/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R945 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 337 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 14 July 2025.

Thu 24/71:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 31/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 13/7R5 273
Thu 21/822:00ZNZ - JNB
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/820:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R7 569
Tue 26/81:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop13h 05mAir Tanzania
Wed 3/914:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop15h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 13/7R8 789

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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 14 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Zanzibar

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R5 273

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 21/8

22:00-11:35

2 stops14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 569

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 26/8

1:10-13:15

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R8 789

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 19/8

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 520

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 20/12

17:30-11:35

2 stops19h 05m

R4 645

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/12

19:35-13:15

1 stop18h 40m

R5 811

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 3/1

3:40-0:25

1 stop21h 45m

R6 009

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 14 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 41% 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 14 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair 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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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
6,9
Okay
271 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R5 273, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Tanzania for as low as R8 789. Users have found that FlySafair is 45% 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 R4 520 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tanzania from R5 811 and Kenya Airways from R6 009 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 609, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 673. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R7 497.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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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 14 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 677AverageR9 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 814AverageR7 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 733AverageR8 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 326AverageR11 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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