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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania from R3 085

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Tanzania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Tanzania flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 928

One-way from

R3 085

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 987
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/5-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R14 454 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 846 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sat 3/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 8/51:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 29/4R5 798
Sun 11/58:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/52:35ZNZ - JNB
2 stops11h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R5 928
Thu 8/514:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/512:15DAR - JNB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R6 467
Fri 16/514:15JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 25mAir Tanzania
Fri 23/510:45DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/4R6 597
Thu 1/520:15JNB - DAR
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/513:00DAR - JNB
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R6 671
Thu 22/520:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/58:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R6 782
Sat 23/817:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 30/820:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R6 968
Thu 1/522:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 25mSouth African
Thu 8/55:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 30/4R7 098
Thu 1/522:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Wed 7/53:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 30/4R7 210
Thu 22/51:15JNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 26/53:50DAR - JNB
2 stops8h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R7 266
Sat 3/514:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop22h 45mAir Tanzania
Tue 6/51:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/4R7 507
Wed 3/910:15JNB - DAR
2 stops25h 50mNAYSA
Tue 9/913:50DAR - JNB
1 stop5h 40mNAYSA
Deal found 30/4R7 804

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Tanzania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/5

2:35-13:05

2 stops11h 30m

R5 928

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

22:50-11:10

1 stop11h 20m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 14/6

18:45-3:55

1 stop10h 10m

R6 485

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 23/5

10:45-13:15

Nonstop3h 30m

R6 597

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/5

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R6 782

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 27/5

20:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

R6 801

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

12:10-19:50

1 stop6h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 30/8

10:10-15:50

1 stop6h 40m

R6 968

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 29/5

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 228

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

1:15-9:05

1 stop6h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 26/5

3:50-10:55

2 stops8h 05m

R7 266

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

10:15-13:05

2 stops25h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 9/9

13:50-18:30

1 stop5h 40m

R7 804

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

23:45-9:50

1 stop9h 05m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 10/8

22:45-11:45

1 stop14h 00m

R7 972

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tanzania from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania (average of R369). Flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 JNB to TZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Tanzania in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Tanzania flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and Emirates from Johannesburg to Tanzania have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Tanzania flights?

    When flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania, the airports in Johannesburg are limited to only O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is a major international airport located in South Africa. When it comes to airports that accommodate flights incoming from Johannesburg, Tanzania has multiple popular airports such as Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is located in northern Tanzania, and Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is located in Dar es Salaam, which is the international airport for the largest city in Tanzania.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Airlines that will fly directly from Johannesburg to Tanzania can vary from the location that you choose in Tanzania to land. When flying to Dar es Salaam the available airlines can vary with a few main ones being Kenya Airways, sometimes partially operated by Precision Air, and very few available flights from South Africa Airways. Flights to Dar es Salaam can vary in price significantly depending upon wait times. When flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania and landing at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kenya Airways and RwandAir have the most available flights.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Stopover options from Johannesburg to Tanzania can vary on location within Tanzania. When flying to Dar Es Salaam, there is typically one stopover though also sometimes the flights are nonstop. The flights that have one stopover usually can vary timewise with flights ranging from 3h 28m-11h 5m. When flying to Kilimanjaro International Airport there is usually one stopover which typically is located at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with flight times varying from 6h 13m-10h 40m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    There is currently no requirement for South African Passport holders to have a visa when intending to visit Tanzania. It is unnecessary and while a visa will not be required, what you will need in order to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania is a passport that is valid for at least six months after you depart from Tanzania.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 085. Users have also found prices from R3 419 and R3 642 on Air Tanzania and South African, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    On average you can expect to pay R6 067 for a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania. The cheapest flight overall is R2 584 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) is currently priced at R5 798.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Tanzania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Tanzania 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 Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania (average of R369). Flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR4 075AverageR7 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 663AverageR7 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 739AverageR7 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 145AverageR9 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 392AverageR9 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 500AverageR9 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR7 109AverageR7 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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NAYSACheapestR7 628AverageR8 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR10 069AverageR11 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 617AverageR12 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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