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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 197

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 838

One-way from

R3 197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 776

Good round-trip deal

R8 386 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 597 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 23/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R21 328 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 449 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 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 18 October 2025.

Wed 29/1014:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/103:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R5 838
Sat 18/1014:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/104:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R5 855
Tue 28/103:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Fri 31/1016:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 17/10R6 290
Fri 17/103:10JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mRwandAir
Sat 25/1016:30DAR - JNB
1 stop22h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 17/10R6 342
Wed 29/1012:05JNB - DAR
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 30/103:50DAR - JNB
2 stops8h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/10R6 463
Sat 18/108:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/104:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R6 481
Wed 29/1014:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1112:15DAR - JNB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R6 689
Sat 18/109:40JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Fri 24/103:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 17/10R6 793
Thu 16/1022:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Fri 17/103:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 16/10R6 932
Fri 17/1022:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Sun 19/103:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 16/10R6 967
Fri 24/108:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/1012:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R7 054
Wed 29/1022:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Fri 31/105:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 17/10R7 124

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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 18 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Tanzania that are best for you.

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Tanzania

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Return

Price

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 30/10

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R6 932

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 5/11

7:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 367

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 7/11

18:45-3:55

1 stop10h 10m

R7 384

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/12

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R7 992

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/11

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 992

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

5:25-4:10

2 stops21h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 9/12

9:55-0:25

1 stop15h 30m

R8 010

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 21/11

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 027

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 288

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

17:00-9:05

1 stop15h 05m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 5/1

14:35-3:55

1 stop14h 20m

R8 305

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 19/2

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 305

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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 R1 876). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 751). 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 18 October 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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 October 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
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
875 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
284 reviews
FlySafair
8,3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

6,4

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

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. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R6 932. 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?

    R3 197 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 Airlink, with prices starting from R3 388 and R3 562, 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 R1 876). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 751). 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 18 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 458AverageR7 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 209AverageR7 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 363AverageR9 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 478AverageR10 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 632AverageR9 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 121AverageR9 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 408AverageR8 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR7 159AverageR7 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR10 062AverageR12 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 740AverageR12 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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