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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 352

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Feb 6 — Feb 131
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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 407

One-way from

R3 352

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 652

Good round-trip deal

R7 970 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 938 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 24/1
  • 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 231 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 479 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 7 January 2026.

Sat 10/13:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Sat 17/116:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R7 260
Thu 15/13:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Fri 23/116:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 4/1R7 374
Sat 31/116:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 35mRwandAir
Sat 7/216:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R7 407
Sun 8/316:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Sun 15/318:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R7 439
Thu 19/33:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Fri 27/316:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R7 472
Wed 18/23:10JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mRwandAir
Thu 26/216:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 5/1R7 489
Sat 17/13:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Wed 21/116:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 7/1R7 505
Sun 15/216:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Sun 8/318:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R7 505
Tue 20/116:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Sun 15/218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 7/1R7 521
Sat 10/116:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 35mRwandAir
Sat 17/116:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 4/1R7 538
Sat 31/114:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/24:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R7 538
Thu 19/33:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Fri 27/318:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R7 554

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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 7 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

Fly to

Tanzania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

3:10-16:25

2 stops12h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/2

16:55-2:20

1 stop10h 25m

R7 472

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

16:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 27/2

16:55-2:20

1 stop10h 25m

R7 472

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

3:10-16:25

2 stops12h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 28/3

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 472

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

16:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 27/3

16:55-2:20

1 stop10h 25m

R7 472

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

16:50-16:25

2 stops22h 35m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 26/2

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 489

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

3:10-15:50

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 28/4

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 538

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/2

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 603

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 28/3

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 619

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 734

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 26/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 750

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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 450). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in November is currently the most expensive (average of R5 248). 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 7 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 3 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 7 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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Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

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
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Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

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
125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

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 12h. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 603. Airlines will cover a distance of 2501 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 944 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 R1 995 and R2 377, 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 450). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in November is currently the most expensive (average of R5 248). 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 257AverageR8 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 773AverageR6 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 040AverageR8 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 148AverageR9 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 239AverageR9 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 763AverageR8 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR5 974AverageR7 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 252AverageR11 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 251AverageR12 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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