Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from R4 154

JNB — ZNZ
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Fri 6/1114:15 -
1 stop6h 05m
Thu 26/111:00 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 2/11R7 261
Sun 8/1114:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Sun 15/1118:30 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 2/11R7 344
Sun 8/1114:15 -
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Sat 21/1117:20 -
1 stop20h 55m
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Sun 8/1114:15 -
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1 stop16h 15m
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Mon 9/1114:15 -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 16/118:20 -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 1/11R7 411
Sat 5/1217:00 -
2 stops21h 50m
Sun 6/1220:50 -
1 stop20h 00m
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Mon 2/1114:15 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 8/111:00 -
1 stop13h 15m
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Fri 27/1117:00 -
2 stops17h 10m
Sun 29/119:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
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Fri 20/113:10 -
2 stops12h 25m
Fri 27/1118:40 -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 31/10R7 593
Sun 13/1217:45 -
1 stop18h 25m
Mon 14/123:20 -
2 stops11h 35m
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Fri 20/1114:15 -
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Mon 23/1117:50 -
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Tue 24/117:00 -
2 stops28h 55m
Mon 30/114:05 -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 1/11R11 232

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

R7 261

One-way from

R4 154

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R7 826
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 20/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R6 615 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R912 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

1:35-2:40

1 stop24h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 686

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

3:10-16:35

2 stops12h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 649

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 2/1

7:00-21:30

3 stops13h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 627

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 3/12

7:00-7:00

2 stops23h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 743

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

10:00-13:50

3 stops26h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 909

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 22/11

5:55-7:00

2 stops24h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 275

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 15/11

5:55-13:20

2 stops30h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 441

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 2/12

5:55-10:55

2 stops28h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 557

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 7/11

15:40-7:00

2 stops38h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 574

JohannesburgZanzibar

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

HLAZNZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 30/11

5:55-3:15

3 stops20h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 607

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R7 710). Flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 823). 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 JNB to ZNZ?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R7 593 and R8 674 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 261 on Air Tanzania (Nov 20–Nov 28).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

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

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from Johannesburg to Zanzibar by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 8
4,0
Okay

Kudzai,Sept 2026

JNB - HRE

Very rude flight attendants. I will probably never fly with FkySafair again or recommend

Related info for your journey

  • How can I know whether the airlines/airports in Zanzibar or Johannesburg are sustainable?

    To learn about airlines’ sustainability efforts or to get answers to your queries, read and review their annual Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (ESG). Alternatively, the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) evaluates the ecological impacts of carriers, airports, and ground personnel to establish whether their operations and supplies are sustainable. You could also check if the airports are listed in the Airport Carbon Accreditation.

  • What airlines operating this route have sustainable practices, and what are they?

    If you are looking to fly from Johannesburg in a sustainable fashion, consider booking flight tickets with Kenya Airways or Ethiopian Air, which release 66% and 58% less carbon, respectively. Kenya Airways boasts a tree-planting initiative to offset aircraft emissions by absorbing carbon in the atmosphere. Furthermore, the carrier is investing in fuel-efficient planes and green technologies. Ethiopian Airlines is engrossed in sustainable development by adopting green procurement, resource conservation, a modern fleet, and waste minimization.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Passengers set to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) can lower their flight footprints by engaging in a few green practices. For instance, skipping checking bags and minimal packing is an environmentally-responsible travel tip, as increased flight weight implies elevated fuel intake and consequentially greater greenhouse gas emissions. Alternatively, you could fly coach from JNB to ZNZ with environmentally-conscious carriers.

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

    There is just one airport located in Johannesburg that will serve flights out from Johannesburg to Zanzibar and that airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport. This airport is a major international airport that is located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. The only airport that will accommodate flights from Johannesburg is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the main airport for flights to Zanzibar and is located five kilometers south of the capital of Zanzibar, Tanzania.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    The airlines available that fly directly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar include Kenya Airways, which sometimes can be partially operated by Precision Air, South African Airlines, Precision Air, and Ethiopian Airlines. Out of all the listed airlines, Kenya Airlines has a majority of flights available to fly directly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, with the second being Precision Air, though they partially operate flights with other airlines. These flights, depending on the stopover time and dates chosen, can vary in pricing with the quickest flights and stopover times being more expensive than slower flights.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    The available stopover options when flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar vary on the airlines chosen but typically only one stopover is available when flying to Zanzibar. The location of the stopover can also vary upon the choice of flight and airline. Some locations for stopover include Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which is located in Kenya, Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is located in Tanzania, and Bole International Airport, which is located in Ethiopia. The flight times can all vary for these flights from 6h 23m-12h 28m depending on the airline and length of stopover chosen.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Currently there is no requirement for South African Passport holders to have a visa when visiting Zanzibar. What you will need in order to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is a passport that is valid for at least six months after you depart from Zanzibar.

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

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zanzibar Intl from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Zanzibar airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Zanzibar will take you 9h. The distance from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is about 2501 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R5 452. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, with the lowest prices starting at R5 721 and R6 162, respectively. Airlink is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 920. Users have also found prices from R3 330 and R3 407 on Airlink and Air Tanzania, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Consider FlySafair (97%), Airlink (89%) or Qatar Airways (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is generally R12 809, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 968. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), you can expect to pay R7 012 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R7 710). Flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 823). 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR5 452AverageR9 227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 721AverageR7 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 162AverageR8 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR6 552AverageR8 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 995AverageR8 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 703AverageR9 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Zanzibar

  • Airport Company South Africa, which is in charge of Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), requires the airline hub to comply with international and national environmental legislation and has a road map to move the airport to carbon neutrality.
  • O.R. Tambo Airport has earmarked its terminal buildings for green building certification and has initiatives and projects like lighting control technologies and light reductions, solar and wind power plants, and geyser sleeves to minimize energy consumption.
  • Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has joined the league of eco-conscious airports with environmentally-responsible practices like modernizing its terminal building with green technologies plus aligning its initiative with environmental legislation.

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