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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to South Africa from R4 938

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Dec 15 — Dec 221
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 15 November 2025.

Sun 28/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Sat 3/13:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/11R9 500
Sun 30/114:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/128:20JNB - ZNZ
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R10 833
Sat 27/124:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/18:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop27h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R11 038
Sun 28/1222:40ZNZ - JNB
3 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/122:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R11 346
Fri 5/1212:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R11 756
Fri 5/1218:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1218:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R12 490
Fri 5/129:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop28h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 11/126:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops13h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/11R13 926
Mon 29/1222:40ZNZ - CPT
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/120:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R16 950
Sun 28/124:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 5/16:00CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/11R17 446

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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 766

One-way from

R4 938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 329

Good one-way deal

R2 736 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 5/2-10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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18/1
  • 18/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 15h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R25 793 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 211 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 15 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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Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R9 449

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

R10 013

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 013

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-13:30

1 stop14h 30m

R10 252

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

7:55-13:15

1 stop6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R10 269

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 440

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/1

21:45-11:35

2 stops14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

22:00-6:20

1 stop7h 20m

R10 850

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

R11 995

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/12

18:40-14:35

2 stops20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

18:25-13:10

2 stops17h 45m

R12 490

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/1

21:45-8:15

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

7:00-0:50

1 stop16h 50m

R12 559

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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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 913). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 519). 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 15 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 15 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
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

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
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

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
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

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 R9 449, 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 491, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 618. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R9 449.

  • 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 913). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R5 519). 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 120AverageR7 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 367AverageR8 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 884AverageR11 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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