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R3 600+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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— ZNZ
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zanzibar in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sun 21/1216:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Wed 24/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 10/12R7 742
Mon 29/121:35JNB - ZNZ
1 stop17h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop26h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R9 178
Sun 21/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 17/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R9 381
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R9 398
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 18/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12R9 466
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 17/114:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R9 567
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 31/129:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R9 888
Mon 29/121:35JNB - ZNZ
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/19:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R9 956
Mon 29/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 6/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R10 074

Find flight deals to Zanzibar

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 12 December 2025.

Return from

R7 708

One-way from

R3 600

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 857
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R964 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R174 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 725

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 29/4

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R8 299

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/2

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R8 350

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 24/3

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 367

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/4

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R8 435

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/3

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/5

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

R5 071

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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 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights to Zanzibar is 60 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 Saturday 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 R6 162
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 211
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R7 104
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R5 445

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 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, RwandAir, 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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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
118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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
902 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

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
118 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

5,9

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

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 R443, while return flights cost around R481.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around R1 591, however they can be found for as little as R481.

  • 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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