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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 311

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Feb 11 — Feb 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Tanzania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Tanzania flight deals. Data was last updated 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 462

One-way from

R3 311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 725

Good round-trip deal

R7 770 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 543 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 1/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R14 417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 500 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Tanzania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2026.

Sun 1/23:10
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 7/216:30
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/1R7 462
Fri 30/116:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop22h 00m
RwandAir
Sat 7/216:30
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/1R7 478
Wed 18/316:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop22h 00m
RwandAir
Sat 28/316:30
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/1R7 495
Wed 4/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/212:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/1R7 511
Fri 30/114:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/24:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/1R7 528
Sat 24/13:10
JNB
-
DAR
2 stops12h 15m
RwandAir
Thu 29/116:30
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/1R7 544
Wed 11/222:00
JNB
-
DAR
Nonstop3h 30m
South African
Thu 19/25:10
DAR
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 45m
South African
Deal found 10/1R7 561
Mon 2/118:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/1112:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R7 561
Sat 24/116:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Fri 30/118:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/1R7 577
Thu 15/116:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 18/118:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/1R7 594
Tue 4/88:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/812:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R7 610
Fri 16/18:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 23/112:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/1R7 627

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 12 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Tanzania that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Tanzania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

16:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 7/2

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 478

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R7 528

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 627

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 7/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 643

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 25/4

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 676

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 5/3

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 676

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

22:50-11:00

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 30/6

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R7 692

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/3

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R7 758

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 8/6

7:40-12:35

1 stop5h 55m

R7 758

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 8/2

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R7 775

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R3 476). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in November is currently the most expensive (average of R5 288). 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?

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 12 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 10 January 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. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from South Africa to Tanzania delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between South Africa and Tanzania have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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 12 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air 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
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

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
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

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
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

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
942 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

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
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Tanzania. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Tanzania?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Tanzania can take about 3h 30m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 643. Airlines will cover a distance of 2435 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?

    R1 943 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 FlySafair and RwandAir, with prices starting from R2 009 and R2 395, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R3 476). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in November is currently the most expensive (average of R5 288). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Tanzania

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 12 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 281AverageR8 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 800AverageR6 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 078AverageR8 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 186AverageR9 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 259AverageR9 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 811AverageR8 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 021AverageR8 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 321AverageR11 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 328AverageR12 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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