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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 830

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jan 13 — Jan 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 December 2025.

Wed 17/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mRwandAir
Wed 24/1217:00DAR - JNB
1 stop22h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 13/12R7 002
Sun 21/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mRwandAir
Sat 17/116:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 12/12R7 019
Thu 18/1216:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Fri 2/116:55DAR - JNB
1 stop22h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 12/12R7 137
Thu 25/1216:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Thu 1/116:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 12/12R7 407
Mon 15/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/1212:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/12R7 761
Tue 16/1216:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Fri 19/1217:00DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 13/12R7 795
Tue 16/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/12R7 829
Thu 25/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop19h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 1/114:35DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/12R8 031
Fri 26/1222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Fri 2/15:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 13/12R8 065
Sun 21/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/17:40DAR - JNB
2 stops5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R8 082
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Mon 22/123:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 12/12R8 166
Tue 16/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/1212:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/12R8 183

Find 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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 002

One-way from

R3 830

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 892

Good round-trip deal

R8 565 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 361 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 26/12-2/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R16 471 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 983 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 14 December 2025.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 744

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 15/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 778

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 2/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 947

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

1:35-13:45

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/2

3:50-10:55

1 stop8h 05m

R7 981

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 28/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 981

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 15/2

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R8 031

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 2/1

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 065

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

9:40-14:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 4/4

14:50-17:35

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 116

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 5/4

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 116

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

3:10-16:25

2 stops12h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 15/2

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R8 200

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 712). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 686). 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 14 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Tanzania flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 14 December 2025.
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
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

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
118 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

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
37 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

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
905 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

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
287 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

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. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 778. 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?

    R2 063 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R2 452 and R2 803, 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 712). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 686). 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 South Africa to Tanzania

Discover the top 10 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 14 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 358AverageR8 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 951AverageR6 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 202AverageR8 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 313AverageR9 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 435AverageR9 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 946AverageR9 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
South AfricanCheapestR6 147AverageR8 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR6 356AverageR8 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 547AverageR12 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 541AverageR12 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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