Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R7 091.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 55m.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 92% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Zanzibar round-trip?

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Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R7 567. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 878 and R11 900, respectively. FlySafair is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from Durban to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Zanzibar?

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When booking a flight from Durban to Zanzibar, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, FlySafair or Kenya Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Of the flights from Durban to Zanzibar that have stopovers, most of them stop in Johannesburg.

Question 13

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Durban to Zanzibar that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Nairobi.

Question 14

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

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The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg interested in visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium can do so by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo for an average daily rate of R451 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 6% on the overall cost on flights from Durban to Zanzibar.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Durban to Zanzibar at least 19 days early can save you up to 3% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 19 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Durban to Zanzibar for as little as R8 662 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R11 736 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Zanzibar. Flights to Zanzibar from Durban in May are about R12 624 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R7 485.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to ZNZ?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Durban to Zanzibar at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Durban to Zanzibar flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Durban to Zanzibar for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Durban to Zanzibar with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Zanzibar from Durban shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Durban to Zanzibar become cheaper?

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R12 562

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
FlySafair	CheapestR7 567	AverageR10 306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 878	AverageR12 468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 900	AverageR12 829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 185	AverageR14 532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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