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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 652

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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 4 December 2025.

Wed 10/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mRwandAir
Wed 17/1217:00DAR - JNB
1 stop22h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12R7 885
Sat 20/1222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Sat 17/15:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 2/12R7 987
Mon 8/1216:55JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Fri 2/15:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 3/12R8 073
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Wed 17/125:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 2/12R8 141
Thu 18/1218:55CPT - DAR
Nonstop5h 15mAir Tanzania
Thu 25/1211:50DAR - CPT
1 stop6h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 2/12R8 192
Sat 20/1222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/17:40DAR - JNB
2 stops5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R8 295
Sat 20/1216:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Sat 17/116:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12R8 329
Sat 27/1222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Sun 4/15:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 3/12R8 346
Fri 19/128:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/1219:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12R8 363
Mon 8/1216:55JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Mon 5/15:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 2/12R8 448
Mon 8/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop26h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 4/13:50DAR - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R8 585
Wed 10/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 16/123:50DAR - JNB
2 stops13h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R8 602

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 680

One-way from

R3 652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 165

Good round-trip deal

R9 016 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 420 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 1/2-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R19 779 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 210 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 4 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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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/1

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 783

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-3:00

1 stop11h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 28/2

3:55-13:05

1 stop10h 10m

R7 834

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 28/1

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 885

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

18:55-1:10

Nonstop5h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 4/1

11:50-17:45

1 stop6h 55m

R7 936

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 31/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 936

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 17/5

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 970

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

23:00-11:00

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 7/4

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 175

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 17/5

7:40-12:35

1 stop5h 55m

R8 243

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 28/1

7:40-11:35

1 stop4h 55m

R8 312

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 12/2

7:40-11:35

1 stop4h 55m

R8 414

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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 755). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 871). 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 4 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Tanzania in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 4 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

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

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

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

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

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

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

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

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

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

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 885. 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 094 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 481 and R2 835, 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 755). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 871). 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 397AverageR8 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 009AverageR6 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 262AverageR8 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 374AverageR9 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 504AverageR9 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 016AverageR9 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
South AfricanCheapestR6 300AverageR8 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR6 429AverageR8 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 658AverageR12 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 682AverageR12 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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