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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to South Africa from R3 613

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 076

One-way from

R3 613

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 153

Good one-way deal

R3 591 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 14/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 30m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/2
  • 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 294 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 379 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl to South Africa.
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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 13 September 2025.

Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9R6 756
Wed 17/922:00ZNZ - JNB
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R6 982
Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9R7 069
Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R7 295
Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R7 399
Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R7 712
Thu 18/91:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/922:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R7 729
Thu 6/111:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mFlySafair
Wed 26/1119:50CPT - ZNZ
1 stop28h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 11/9R9 987
Thu 6/111:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mFlySafair
Thu 27/116:30CPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 11/9R10 178
Thu 6/111:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 30mFlySafair
Tue 25/115:45CPT - ZNZ
1 stop6h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 11/9R10 317
Wed 5/114:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1113:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/9R10 734
Thu 6/111:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop8h 50mFlySafair
Mon 24/1119:15CPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 11/9R10 960

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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 13 September 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

Sun 7/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R9 657

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 10/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R9 657

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 004

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

R10 004

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 143

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R10 508

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/11

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

R10 734

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 2/11

4:20-13:45

1 stop10h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

14:35-3:30

2 stops11h 55m

R10 734

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/11

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

R11 046

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 4/11

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

14:35-3:30

2 stops11h 55m

R11 151

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 13 September 2025.

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.

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 13 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, Ethiopian Air, andKenya 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
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

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
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

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
6,9
Okay
281 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

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

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 R10 734, RwandAir can have you in South Africa from Zanzibar in 11h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3743 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 R3 613. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, 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 R4 864, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 586. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 982.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 airlines flying from Zanzibar to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR6 221AverageR7 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 466AverageR9 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 489AverageR8 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 031AverageR10 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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