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R3 328+ Cheap flights to Tanzania

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— ZNZ
Feb 17 — Feb 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Tanzania in 2026

Find the latest flights to Tanzania in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 18 January 2026.

Return from

R7 426

One-way from

R3 328

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 689
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R864 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.

Fri 13/214:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/23:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R7 279
Mon 2/214:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/23:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R7 328
Wed 11/214:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/23:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R7 361
Wed 4/216:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop22h 00m
RwandAir
Sat 7/216:30
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 16/1R7 377
Sat 7/33:10
JNB
-
DAR
2 stops12h 15m
RwandAir
Sun 15/316:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/1R7 426
Sun 1/28:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/24:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R7 426

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

3:10-16:25

2 stops12h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 7/2

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 328

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 4/5

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R7 525

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/3

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 541

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/4

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R7 541

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

16:50-16:25

2 stops22h 35m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 13/6

16:30-14:20

1 stop22h 50m

R7 590

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 15/3

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 623

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 8/2

7:40-11:35

1 stop4h 55m

R7 656

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

3:10-15:50

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 18/2

16:55-2:20

1 stop10h 25m

R7 656

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

22:50-11:00

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 30/6

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 656

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 13/6

7:40-12:35

1 stop5h 55m

R7 705

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Best time to book a flight to Tanzania

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Tanzania

How long is the flight to Tanzania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 7 hours 13 minutes. Flights to Tanzania from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tanzania?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Tanzania should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 161
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 054
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R5 689
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R5 148

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Airlink, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Tanzania by month

Plan your trip to Tanzania by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tanzania ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Tanzania when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Tanzania by month

Plan your trip to Tanzania by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tanzania, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Tanzania?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Tanzania in the last few years. This data was updated on 18 January 2026.
The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania. Reviews last updated 18 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
125 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
290 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,6

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

FAQs about flying to Tanzania

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Tanzania if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tanzania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Tanzania?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tanzania.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?

    Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost R421, while return flights cost around R820.

  • How much is a return flight to Tanzania?

    A return flight to Tanzania will typically cost around R1 311, however they can be found for as little as R1 123.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Tanzania depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Tanzania, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hs Villas is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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