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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R2 877

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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 27 February 2026.

Mon 23/314:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/33:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R6 802
Thu 26/214:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/33:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R6 818
Wed 25/223:00
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/33:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R6 834
Fri 27/214:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Thu 5/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 24/2R6 834
Fri 13/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/31:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R6 850
Thu 14/520:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/517:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R6 866
Sat 7/39:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 12/31:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 25/2R6 882
Fri 10/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/41:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R6 897
Mon 23/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sat 28/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/2R6 913
Sat 28/29:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/317:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R6 929
Fri 27/214:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/31:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R6 945
Thu 9/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/414:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R6 977

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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 802

One-way from

R2 877

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 548

Good round-trip deal

R7 284 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 191 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R13 318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 067 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 27 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

14:30-3:00

1 stop11h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 26/3

3:55-13:05

1 stop10h 10m

R6 802

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/3

1:00-13:15

1 stop13h 15m

R7 152

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 21/4

18:45-3:55

1 stop10h 10m

R7 231

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/3

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 311

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 15/5

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R7 327

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/4

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R7 342

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

7:20-9:05

1 stop24h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 18/3

3:50-13:35

2 stops10h 45m

R7 406

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 27/3

10:45-13:15

Nonstop3h 30m

R7 676

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/4

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R8 026

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

16:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 25/7

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R8 074

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R3 465). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 944). 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 27 February 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 in the afternoon.

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 21 February 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 113 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 4% 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 27 February 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
126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

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

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

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
40 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

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
962 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

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
293 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,4

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 11h 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R6 802. 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 890 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 934 and R2 311, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tanzania (average of R3 465). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 944). 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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 206AverageR8 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 619AverageR6 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 905AverageR8 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR4 962AverageR9 110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 004AverageR8 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
South AfricanCheapestR5 561AverageR7 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 599AverageR8 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR8 993AverageR11 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 964AverageR12 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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