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Cheap flights from Tanzania to South Africa from R3 990

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Jan 21 — Jan 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Tanzania to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tanzania to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.

Fri 26/1217:00DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 20mRwandAir
Wed 31/123:10JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 20/12R6 973
Wed 24/1221:05DAR - JNB
1 stop19h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 11/11:35JNB - DAR
1 stop17h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R7 040
Mon 29/1214:35DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 6/112:05JNB - DAR
1 stop8h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R7 208
Wed 24/1221:05DAR - JNB
1 stop19h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 27/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop19h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R7 376
Fri 26/1214:35DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/12R7 661
Mon 22/1216:05DAR - JNB
1 stop23h 15mRwandAir
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 21/12R7 711
Tue 23/1214:25DAR - JNB
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 29/121:35JNB - DAR
1 stop6h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R7 744
Tue 23/1214:25DAR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/11:35JNB - DAR
1 stop6h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R7 828
Tue 23/1214:25DAR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 27/121:35JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R7 845
Wed 24/1221:05DAR - JNB
1 stop28h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 28/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop26h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/12R7 862
Wed 24/1217:00DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 20mRwandAir
Sat 27/1216:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 22/12R7 929
Mon 22/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Tue 13/13:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 21/12R8 851

Find flight deals from Tanzania to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tanzania to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 705

One-way from

R3 990

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 784

Good round-trip deal

R8 265 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 546 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/1-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Tanzania to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Tanzania to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R16 473 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R4 866 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Tanzania to South Africa 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 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tanzania to South Africa that are best for you.

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Price

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 6/2

14:35-10:55

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

12:05-3:00

1 stop13h 55m

R6 705

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 11/1

14:35-0:25

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

1:35-9:05

1 stop6h 30m

R6 705

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 10/2

22:15-10:55

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

12:05-21:25

1 stop8h 20m

R6 705

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 2/2

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

12:30-20:10

1 stop6h 40m

R6 957

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 2/1

16:55-14:20

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

3:10-15:50

1 stop11h 40m

R6 957

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 11/1

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

12:30-20:10

1 stop6h 40m

R6 957

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 1/1

3:50-0:25

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

17:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

R7 040

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 3/2

3:55-13:45

1 stop10h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-3:00

1 stop12h 10m

R7 560

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R7 744

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 761

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Best time to book a flight from Tanzania to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Tanzania with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tanzania to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tanzania to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tanzania to South Africa (average of R3 839). Flying from Tanzania to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 414). 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 TZ to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tanzania to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tanzania to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tanzania to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Tanzania to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Tanzania to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Tanzania to South Africa delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Tanzania and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Tanzania to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Tanzania to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 22 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air from Tanzania to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
916 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tanzania to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Tanzania to South Africa?

    Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, and RwandAir can get you from Tanzania to South Africa in just under 8h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 40m. Tanzania and South Africa are separated by a distance of 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tanzania to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 619. Kenya Airways flights start at R3 068 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 311 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tanzania to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tanzania to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tanzania to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tanzania to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tanzania to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tanzania to South Africa 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 Tanzania to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tanzania to South Africa (average of R3 839). Flying from Tanzania to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 414). 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 7 airlines flying from Tanzania to South Africa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tanzania to South Africa. 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR4 547AverageR6 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR4 555AverageR8 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 255AverageR9 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 299AverageR6 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 976AverageR7 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 403AverageR8 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR6 760AverageR7 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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