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Cheap flights from South Africa to Tanzania from R3 643

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 770

One-way from

R3 643

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 440

Good round-trip deal

R8 509 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 603 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 05m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 10m total
  • South Africa to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R19 792 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 250 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 20 November 2025.

Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/112:15DAR - JNB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 045
Fri 21/1114:30JNB - DAR
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/1118:45DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 062
Mon 8/1223:00JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/112:15DAR - JNB
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 165
Wed 19/1123:00JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/115:05DAR - JNB
1 stop9h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 354
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - DAR
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/115:05DAR - JNB
1 stop9h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 423
Thu 18/1223:00JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/17:40DAR - JNB
2 stops5h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 732
Tue 25/113:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 05mRwandAir
Thu 27/1116:45DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 18/11R7 749
Sun 7/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Fri 12/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 20/11R7 784
Thu 20/1116:50JNB - DAR
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Thu 27/1116:45DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 18/11R7 818
Sun 30/111:35JNB - DAR
1 stop6h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 5/1220:55DAR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/11R7 938
Tue 2/121:35JNB - DAR
1 stop17h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 5/129:55DAR - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R7 956
Thu 25/128:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1212:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 956

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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 3/12

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 5/12

12:15-20:10

1 stop8h 55m

R7 165

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 5/1

12:15-20:10

1 stop8h 55m

R7 165

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

14:30-3:00

1 stop11h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 28/3

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R7 887

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

1:35-9:05

1 stop6h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 5/12

20:55-10:55

1 stop15h 00m

R7 938

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

1:35-13:45

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 15/2

14:35-0:25

1 stop10h 50m

R7 956

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

1:35-13:45

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 27/1

3:50-10:55

1 stop8h 05m

R7 956

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

16:50-16:15

2 stops22h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 17/1

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 973

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 024

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:00-11:10

1 stop11h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 3/3

7:40-11:35

1 stop4h 55m

R8 110

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 18/1

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 162

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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 780). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 962). 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 20 November 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.

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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Over the past year, FlySafair 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 20 November 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
116 reviews
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Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

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
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
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Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

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
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

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
896 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

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
6,9
Okay
287 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

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 6h 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 938. 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 729 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 South African and RwandAir, with prices starting from R4 021 and R4 072, 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 780). Flying from South Africa to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 962). 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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 420AverageR7 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 064AverageR7 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 301AverageR8 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 413AverageR9 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 567AverageR9 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 053AverageR9 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 343AverageR8 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR7 079AverageR7 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 723AverageR12 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 754AverageR12 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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