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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to South Africa from R4 618

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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 22 July 2026.

Tue 1/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/914:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R6 639
Fri 4/93:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 12/914:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R6 688
Fri 4/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/98:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7R6 968
Thu 20/81:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 27/820:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 21/7R7 477
Sun 8/1118:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sat 14/1114:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 17/7R7 592
Thu 13/81:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 20/820:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/7R7 625
Wed 2/912:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/914:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/7R8 019
Tue 1/914:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Sat 5/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 22/7R8 184
Sat 12/127:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sat 26/1214:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/7R8 200
Wed 2/917:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Air Tanzania
Wed 9/914:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 19/7R8 217
Sun 1/118:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops10h 25m
Air Tanzania
Thu 5/1118:55
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/7R8 759
Thu 20/87:30
ZNZ
-
CPT
2 stops9h 50m
Air Tanzania
Thu 27/817:30
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 30m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 21/7R9 055

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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 639

One-way from

R4 618

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 545

Good one-way deal

R6 557 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/9-5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 5/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R20 018 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R4 418 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 22 July 2026.
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ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/8

7:30-16:20

2 stops9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

17:30-7:00

1 stop12h 30m

R9 055

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/11

21:30-12:35

2 stops16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R9 630

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 19/8

10:10-13:35

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

14:25-19:55

2 stops28h 30m

R10 402

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 21/8

21:30-12:45

2 stops16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

1:15-17:50

2 stops15h 35m

R10 435

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 23/9

4:40-22:10

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

12:20-2:40

2 stops13h 20m

R10 567

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/9

20:40-13:00

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

6:00-19:50

2 stops12h 50m

R10 567

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/9

21:30-11:35

2 stops15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

R11 010

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/11

4:40-13:35

2 stops9h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:25-9:00

2 stops17h 35m

R11 158
Fastest return journey

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/9

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R11 339

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/11

20:50-22:05

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:25-2:40

2 stops11h 15m

R11 947

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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 R8 775). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 928). 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 22 July 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 2% of weekly flights between Zanzibar and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 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

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 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tanzania 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.
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,6

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

6,7
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,6

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

6,7
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
312 reviews
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Crew

7,6

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

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 R11 339, Air Tanzania can have you in South Africa from Zanzibar in 3h 50m. 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 FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 631. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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 (100%), Airlink (92%) and Qatar Airways (92%).

  • 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 R6 557, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R5 706. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 705.

  • 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 R8 775). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 928). 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 2 airlines flying from Zanzibar to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 766AverageR9 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 985AverageR11 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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