How long is the flight from Zanzibar to South Africa?

For as low as R6 727, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from Zanzibar in 9h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 669. However, be on the lookout for offers from FlySafair and Air Tanzania, as they are both options that can get you from Zanzibar to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 R5 559, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 745. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 213.

What are the most reliable airlines from Zanzibar to South Africa?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Zanzibar to South Africa are FlySafair (97%), Airlink (94%) and Qatar Airways (94%).

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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R7 594). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 837). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zanzibar to South Africa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Zanzibar to South Africa delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Zanzibar and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Zanzibar to South Africa flights?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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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 R6 727, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from Zanzibar in 9h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zanzibar to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 669. However, be on the lookout for offers from FlySafair and Air Tanzania, as they are both options that can get you from Zanzibar to South Africa for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zanzibar to South Africa?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Zanzibar to South Africa are FlySafair (97%), Airlink (94%) and Qatar Airways (94%).
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 R5 559, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 745. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 213.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R7 594). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 837). 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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What is the most punctual flight time for Zanzibar to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Zanzibar to South Africa flights?

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

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