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, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tanzania.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?

Iringa Nduli is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania. One-way flights to Iringa Nduli typically cost R564, while return flights cost around R578.

How much is a return flight to Tanzania?

A return flight to Tanzania will typically cost around R2 326, however they can be found for as little as R736.

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. Casa del Zanzibar is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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How long is the flight to Tanzania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 12 hours 0 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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

Rainfall in Tanzania 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Tanzania?

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tanzania?

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 Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Air Tanzania

7,6

Good

24 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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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

1 029 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

325 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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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, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tanzania.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?
Iringa Nduli is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania. One-way flights to Iringa Nduli typically cost R564, while return flights cost around R578.
How much is a return flight to Tanzania?
A return flight to Tanzania will typically cost around R2 326, however they can be found for as little as R736.
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. Casa del Zanzibar is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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How long is the flight to Tanzania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 12 hours 0 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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

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.

When is the best time to book a flight to Tanzania?

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 21 August 2026.

The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Tanzania

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What is the best airline to fly to Tanzania?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?

How much is a return flight to Tanzania?

Where does the fastest flight to Tanzania depart from?

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