How long is the flight from South Africa to Tanzania?

A quick flight from South Africa to Tanzania can take about 9h 35m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 569. 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 975 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 320 and R2 327, 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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Round-trip from	R6 705
One-way from	R2 032
Popular in	December
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Average price	R8 305
Good round-trip deal	R7 243 or less
Good one-way deal	R4 225 or less

Ethiopian Air
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35h 45m total
South Africa to Tanzania

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R7 633). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 153). 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 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 112 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 47 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

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Air Tanzania

7,6

Good

24 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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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

1 033 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

326 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

132 reviews

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1 / 7

10,0

Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Tanzania?
A quick flight from South Africa to Tanzania can take about 9h 35m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 569. 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 975 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 320 and R2 327, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R7 633). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 153). 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

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 443	AverageR9 045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR4 654	AverageR7 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Airlink	CheapestR4 711	AverageR9 080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
FlySafair	CheapestR5 116	AverageR10 581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 249	AverageR10 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR5 623	AverageR9 065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR5 740	AverageR9 297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR6 836	AverageR7 109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 900	AverageR12 799	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 23 August 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 112 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 47 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 15 August 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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