How long is the flight from South Africa to Tanzania?

A quick flight from South Africa to Tanzania can take about 12h 55m. Air Tanzania provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 425. Airlines will cover a distance of 2692 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Tanzania one-way?

R2 032 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R2 483 and R2 646, respectively.

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.

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).

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tanzania that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tanzania?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tanzania?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Tanzania that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 October 2026.

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Round-trip from	R4 132
One-way from	R3 886
Popular in	July
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Average price	R7 787
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Good one-way deal	R4 507 or less

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R7 804). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 891). 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 ZA to TZ?

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from South Africa to Tanzania delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Tanzania have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Tanzania flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Tanzania flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Tanzania?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Tanzania flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from South Africa to Tanzania by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

RwandAir

7,9

Good

42 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Air Tanzania

7,6

Good

24 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Ethiopian Air

7,1

Good

1 045 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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1 / 8

4,0

Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

332 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

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1 / 8

4,0

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Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Tanzania?
A quick flight from South Africa to Tanzania can take about 12h 55m. Air Tanzania provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 425. Airlines will cover a distance of 2692 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Tanzania one-way?
R2 032 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R2 483 and R2 646, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tanzania that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Tanzania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tanzania?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Tanzania.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tanzania?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Tanzania?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R7 804). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 891). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 451	AverageR8 953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR3 817	AverageR8 968	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 341	AverageR9 814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
FlySafair	CheapestR5 642	AverageR11 282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
South African	CheapestR6 068	AverageR9 857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR6 321	AverageR7 729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 568	AverageR10 533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR6 953	AverageR7 268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 035	AverageR13 168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 18 October 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from South Africa to Tanzania delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Tanzania have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Tanzania flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Tanzania flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Tanzania?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Tanzania. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Tanzania flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from South Africa to Tanzania by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Tanzania?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Tanzania one-way?

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tanzania that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tanzania?

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tanzania?

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

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