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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to South Africa from R3 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to South Africa
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 16 February 2026.

Tue 17/38:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Sun 29/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 16/2R7 103
Tue 17/314:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R7 342
Mon 30/310:45
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/41:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R7 437
Thu 19/21:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/212:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R7 453
Sun 15/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 21/33:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/2R7 501
Tue 14/41:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/417:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R7 581
Sun 15/312:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/314:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R7 644
Mon 30/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 5/43:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/2R7 692
Thu 2/414:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R7 820
Sat 28/24:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/313:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2R8 648
Tue 17/320:50
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/37:20
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/2R8 712
Thu 19/210:45
ZNZ
-
CPT
3 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/214:25
CPT
-
ZNZ
3 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R9 317

Find 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 16 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 103

One-way from

R3 520

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 390

Good one-way deal

R5 074 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 17/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 10m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 12/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R11 612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 741 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 16 February 2026.
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ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 17/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R7 342

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 30/3

10:45-0:15

2 stops14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

1:15-16:50

2 stops38h 35m

R7 437

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R7 501

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 14/4

1:00-15:50

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

17:00-21:30

2 stops27h 30m

R7 581

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R7 644

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 30/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R7 692

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/4

14:10-13:15

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R7 820

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 30/3

1:00-13:15

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R8 234

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

R8 266

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 29/5

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

R8 329

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R4 316). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 291). 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 16 February 2026.

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 3% of weekly flights between Zanzibar and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Saturday 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 3% 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 16 February 2026.
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
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zanzibar to South Africa. 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 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 R7 501, 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 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 R1 978. 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 cheapest flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to South Africa? While on average our users pay R5 583, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 550. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R7 597.

  • 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 R4 316). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 291). 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
FlySafairCheapestR5 678AverageR7 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 732AverageR7 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 384AverageR10 613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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