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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to South Africa from R4 482

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zanzibar to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 November 2025.

Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 27/1120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 2/11R7 649
Wed 17/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Tue 23/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 1/11R8 584
Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1123:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R8 826
Wed 17/1216:00ZNZ - JNB
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R9 363
Sun 9/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/1114:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R10 782
Sun 9/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/1114:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R11 197
Sun 9/1115:55ZNZ - JNB
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1116:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R11 214
Fri 7/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1115:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R11 751
Sun 16/113:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops27h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 16/312:20CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/11R11 803
Mon 17/1111:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1116:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R11 855
Sun 16/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1113:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R12 062
Mon 17/1111:30ZNZ - CPT
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/315:20CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R12 080

Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zanzibar to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 584

One-way from

R4 482

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 432

Good one-way deal

R2 771 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 17/12-23/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R27 130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zanzibar 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 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zanzibar to South Africa that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/12

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R8 584

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/12

16:00-3:55

2 stops12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:00-17:30

2 stops17h 30m

R9 363

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 14/11

22:00-11:35

2 stops14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R9 726

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 141

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 31/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

R10 574

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 1/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R11 318

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 16/11

3:40-11:40

3 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:20-9:00

2 stops19h 40m

R11 976

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 17/11

11:30-6:00

2 stops19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

15:20-13:35

1 stop21h 15m

R12 080

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/2

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

R12 184

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 17/11

8:30-22:20

3 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

5:45-0:50

2 stops18h 05m

R12 391

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zanzibar to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R3 998). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 590). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zanzibar 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 4 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zanzibar to South Africa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 4 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair and Kenya Airways from Zanzibar to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,3

Food

6,4

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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,3

Food

6,4

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
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,3

Food

6,4

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Zanzibar, you will be flying from Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 7,1 km from the centre of Zanzibar.

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

    For as low as R8 584, RwandAir can have you in South Africa from Zanzibar in 8h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to South Africa? While on average our users pay R3 535, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 651. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R11 509.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R3 998). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 590). 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 3 airlines flying from Zanzibar to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 198AverageR7 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 462AverageR8 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 998AverageR11 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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