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R2 877+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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— ZNZ
Aug 30 — Sep 61
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Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 August 2025.

Return from

R6 385

One-way from

R2 877

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 332
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 30/10-13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R19 166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 181 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 August 2025.

Thu 30/1020:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 13/111:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 25/8R6 385
Sun 7/922:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/912:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R6 508
Fri 5/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/917:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/8R6 525
Fri 19/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/917:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R6 543
Fri 5/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/919:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R6 578
Thu 9/1022:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/104:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R6 595
Fri 26/922:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/919:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R6 613
Wed 27/814:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/94:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R6 683
Sat 20/922:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/94:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R6 701
Fri 5/914:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/912:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R6 999
Wed 27/814:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/94:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R7 051

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Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 13/9

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 508

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 18/9

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R6 578

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 8/9

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R6 578

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/9

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 578

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 17/9

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R6 578

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 18/10

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R6 578

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

22:50-10:50

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/9

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 578

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R2 877

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R3 087

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R3 140

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Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zanzibar

When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Zanzibar is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zanzibar should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R366
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R309
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R418
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R324

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and FlySafair.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 25 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair, andEthiopian Air to Tanzania by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
841 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 7,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost R526, while return flights cost around R1 044.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around R60, however they can be found for as little as R56.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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