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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R2 980

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult

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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 942

One-way from

R2 980

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 361

Good round-trip deal

R7 776 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 847 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/9-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R19 803 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 275 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 August 2025.

Wed 3/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R5 942
Fri 5/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R5 996
Thu 4/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R6 084
Tue 26/814:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/84:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R6 102
Wed 17/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R6 191
Tue 26/814:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 28/84:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R6 262
Thu 14/814:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/84:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R6 297
Mon 18/814:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/84:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/8R6 333
Thu 18/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R6 386
Fri 5/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R6 457
Sat 6/914:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/94:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R6 474
Tue 2/922:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/94:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R6 545

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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 August 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 10/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R5 942

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 9/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R5 996

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 14/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 084

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 29/8

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 102

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 24/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 191

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 28/8

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 262

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 28/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 386

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 15/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 457

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 11/9

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 474

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/9

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R6 545

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R377). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 August 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Tanzania, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African 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.
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
115 reviews
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,7
Good
41 reviews
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 605 reviews
Airlink
8,7
Very Good
74 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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.

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

    R2 980 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and RwandAir, with prices starting from R3 477 and R3 583, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R377). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 12 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 530AverageR8 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 394AverageR6 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 474AverageR9 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 605AverageR11 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 771AverageR10 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 221AverageR9 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 569AverageR8 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR7 282AverageR7 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR10 037AverageR11 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 965AverageR12 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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