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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 498

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jan 24 — Jan 311
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 25 December 2025.

Sun 28/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mRwandAir
Sat 31/116:30DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R7 112
Sun 28/1216:50JNB - DAR
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/17:40DAR - JNB
2 stops5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R8 128
Fri 26/129:40JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Mon 29/123:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 22/12R8 195
Fri 26/1217:00JNB - DAR
1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1222:15DAR - JNB
1 stop27h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/12R8 878
Fri 26/123:10JNB - ZNZ
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/121:15ZNZ - JNB
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R9 194
Fri 26/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 31/124:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/12R9 211
Fri 26/128:20JNB - DAR
1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1212:15DAR - JNB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R9 494
Wed 31/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 7/14:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/12R9 511
Thu 25/1212:05JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 6/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/12R9 544
Mon 29/121:35JNB - ZNZ
1 stop17h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/12R9 561
Sun 28/1213:50CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/112:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R9 727
Sun 28/1216:50JNB - ZNZ
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/19:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R9 794

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 25 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 562

One-way from

R3 498

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 811

Good round-trip deal

R8 425 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 547 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 16/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 7/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R16 365 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 956 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 25 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

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Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

3:10-15:50

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 9/3

16:30-14:20

1 stop22h 50m

R7 612

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 2/3

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R7 662

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 23/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 712

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 27/4

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 728

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 11/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 728

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

12:50-20:50

1 stop7h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 27/4

7:40-11:35

1 stop4h 55m

R7 762

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 17/2

3:55-13:05

1 stop10h 10m

R7 795

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 3/4

3:55-13:05

1 stop10h 10m

R7 812

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 7/2

3:55-13:05

1 stop10h 10m

R7 812

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 12/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 828

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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 664). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 613). 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 25 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 25 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
119 reviews
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Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
917 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,7

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. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 712. 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 035 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and RwandAir, with prices starting from R2 152 and R2 421, 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 664). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 613). 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 25 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 315AverageR8 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 885AverageR6 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 134AverageR8 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 244AverageR9 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 356AverageR9 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 868AverageR8 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 088AverageR8 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 425AverageR11 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 406AverageR12 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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