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

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 19m.

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

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 58m.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 700.

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

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

Departing from Durban to Zanzibar will take you 12h. The distance from Durban to Zanzibar is about 2734 km.

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

Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R5 389. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R6 597 and R8 108, respectively. Airlink is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durban to Zanzibar as you normally would.

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

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

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Round-trip from	R8 972
One-way from	R5 516
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 195

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4 total stops
35h 35m total
Durban to Zanzibar

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6h 00m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 247 potential savings vs. average return price).

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DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 31/10

6:35-13:35

1 stop6h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 516

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 31/10

8:40-7:00

3 stops21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 397

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 26/12

19:40-20:00

2 stops23h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 563

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/12

17:00-0:50

1 stop6h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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R7 044

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/12

9:10-11:10

3 stops49h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 969

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/12

14:15-18:15

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 533

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/12

14:15-18:15

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 032

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/12

14:15-18:15

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Zanzibar Intl

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R11 480

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14:15-3:15

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

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4:05-13:25

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R11 530

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar (average of R11 547). Flying from Durban to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 551). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Durban to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R11 663 and R14 322 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 972 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17–Nov 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andQatar Airways from Durban to Zanzibar have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

90 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

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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

8,4

Very Good

90 reviews

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8,4

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90 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

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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

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

Airlink

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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

Qatar Airways

7,3

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Airlink

8,4

Very Good

90 reviews

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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

1 040 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

90 reviews

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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

6,7

Okay

329 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

90 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

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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

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How long is the flight from Durban to Zanzibar?
Departing from Durban to Zanzibar will take you 12h. The distance from Durban to Zanzibar is about 2734 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Zanzibar round-trip?
Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R5 389. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R6 597 and R8 108, respectively. Airlink is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Zanzibar?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar (average of R11 547). Flying from Durban to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 551). 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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Airlink	CheapestR5 389	AverageR10 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 597	AverageR12 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 108	AverageR13 289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
FlySafair	CheapestR10 366	AverageR11 927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 193	AverageR15 556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Durban to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R11 663 and R14 322 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 972 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17–Nov 24).

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Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 700.

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

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 58m.

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

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 19m.

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Durban to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R11 663 and R14 322 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 972 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17–Nov 24).