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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from R3 848

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JNB — ZNZ
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

R8 460

One-way from

R4 168
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
From Johannesburg to Zanzibar Kisauni
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Kisauni

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

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 2%.

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

To save up to 5% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from R9 015 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R9 487 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Zanzibar from Johannesburg average R8 935. You can even find prices in April for less than R8 935, as users have found deals to Zanzibar from as low as R6 224. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Zanzibar from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 4%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (JNB - ZNZ)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Johannesburg and Zanzibar. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air flights heading from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 27/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 393
Mon 15/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 506
Tue 7/523:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 544
Mon 20/514:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 582
Tue 30/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 620
Wed 22/514:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 638
Tue 9/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 657
Sun 28/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 827
Tue 9/414:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/416:15ZNZ - JNB
2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 865

Cheap FlySafair flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by FlySafair for the route between Johannesburg and Zanzibar. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on FlySafair flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 25/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 28/514:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R7 770
Sat 11/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 14/514:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R8 091
Tue 23/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Sat 27/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R8 431
Sat 27/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 30/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R10 260
Tue 3/99:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Sat 7/914:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R10 939
Sat 25/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Sat 1/614:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R11 712

Cheap Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Johannesburg to Zanzibar specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Johannesburg to Zanzibar in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 27/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 393
Tue 23/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 506
Thu 4/48:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop29h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R7 582
Tue 30/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 620
Tue 9/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 657
Sun 28/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 827
Thu 4/414:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops23h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/416:15ZNZ - JNB
2 stops12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R7 865
Sat 30/38:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop27h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R7 921
Sat 30/320:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 9/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R7 978

Johannesburg to Zanzibar 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Johannesburg and Zanzibar in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Johannesburg to Zanzibar in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 27/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 393
Wed 8/523:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R7 450
Tue 23/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 506
Tue 7/523:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 544
Thu 4/48:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop29h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R7 582
Tue 30/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 620
Wed 22/514:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/516:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 638
Tue 9/414:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R7 657
Sat 25/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 28/514:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R7 770

Direct flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg

Discover direct flight options from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 25/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 28/514:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R7 770
Sat 30/320:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 9/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R7 978
Sat 30/320:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 9/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R8 034
Sat 11/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 14/514:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R8 091
Tue 23/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Sat 27/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R8 431
Tue 16/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 23/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R8 657
Tue 9/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 16/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R9 600
Sat 20/79:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 23/714:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R9 864
Sat 27/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Tue 30/414:25ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R10 260

Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Johannesburg to Zanzibar for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Mon 25/312:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 28/33:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 148
Sat 23/317:25JNB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 29/33:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 167
Thu 28/314:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/416:15ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R8 412
Mon 25/314:30JNB - ZNZ
2 stops23h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/317:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R8 619
Thu 28/314:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/416:15ZNZ - JNB
2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R8 789
Sat 23/37:45JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 30/310:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop7h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R8 996
Sat 23/317:25JNB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 1/419:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 034
Sat 23/31:15JNB - ZNZ
2 stops8h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 29/33:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop13h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 392
Sat 23/31:15JNB - ZNZ
2 stops8h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 1/419:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 675

One-way flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg

Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Those seeking round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 30/320:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R3 848
Sat 25/59:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R3 961
Thu 25/420:40JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 50mUganda Airlines
Deal found 17/3R4 168
Tue 2/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 18/3R4 489
Sat 13/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 17/3R4 508
Thu 25/43:10JNB - ZNZ
3 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R4 696
Sat 30/322:35JNB - ZNZ
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R4 941
Fri 29/31:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/3R5 055
Sat 17/812:20JNB - ZNZ
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R5 073

Find flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 627 077 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

R7 393 - R9 110

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/4

1 stop23h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 30/4

1 stop21h 50m

R7 393

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/4

1 stop23h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 19/4

1 stop12h 40m

R7 506

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/5

1 stop15h 15m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 14/5

1 stop12h 40m

R7 544

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/5

Nonstop3h 25m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 28/5

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 770

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/5

Nonstop3h 25m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 14/5

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 091

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/4

1 stop23h 20m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 26/4

1 stop7h 05m

R8 167

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/5

2 stops17h 10m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sat 25/5

1 stop7h 05m

R8 204

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/5

1 stop23h 20m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Tue 14/5

Nonstop3h 45m

R8 978

Johannesburg OR TamboZanzibar Kisauni

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/4

1 stop9h 05m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 3/5

2 stops18h 30m

R9 110

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/3

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 75 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip from Johannesburg to Zanzibar by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is currently R4 526 while a return flight costs R8 085. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R449). Flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of R495). 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.

January

R9 147

February

R9 053

March

R8 789

April

R8 468

May

R8 789

June

R8 940

July

R9 336

August

R8 996

September

R8 846

October

R8 827

November

R8 695

December

R8 789

Temperature and rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

ZNZ

Temperature

24 - 28 °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 19 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, FlySafair and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
105 reviews

Entertainment

6,1

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Reviews

1 / 4

This airline is horrible. They allowed my wife who has a Mexican passport to board a flight from Mauritius to Johannesburg, South Africa without notifying or checking if she needed a visa. This resulted in her being in holding for over 24 hours without food or water and cost over $2000 in expenses to leave the country after they threatened to put her in a holding cell for 3 days and fly her back to Mauritius completely ruining our travel plans. The airline didn’t even reimburse us for our flights and was charged $1200 by immigration in South Africa. We missed a Safari we were looking forward to for months and they handled it so poorly. While detaining my wife several of the security guards asked for her help to speak Spanish to other customers in similar situations because even though it’s an international airport her and I were the only ones who were able to translate. They treat people like literal slaves. Keeping us locked in an area & forcing us to work. Be highly cautious and don’t fly with this trash airline.

8,1
Very Good
105 reviews
8,1
Very Good
105 reviews

Entertainment

6,1

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Reviews

1 / 4

This airline is horrible. They allowed my wife who has a Mexican passport to board a flight from Mauritius to Johannesburg, South Africa without notifying or checking if she needed a visa. This resulted in her being in holding for over 24 hours without food or water and cost over $2000 in expenses to leave the country after they threatened to put her in a holding cell for 3 days and fly her back to Mauritius completely ruining our travel plans. The airline didn’t even reimburse us for our flights and was charged $1200 by immigration in South Africa. We missed a Safari we were looking forward to for months and they handled it so poorly. While detaining my wife several of the security guards asked for her help to speak Spanish to other customers in similar situations because even though it’s an international airport her and I were the only ones who were able to translate. They treat people like literal slaves. Keeping us locked in an area & forcing us to work. Be highly cautious and don’t fly with this trash airline.

7,7
Good
4 578 reviews
8,1
Very Good
105 reviews

Entertainment

6,1

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Reviews

1 / 4

This airline is horrible. They allowed my wife who has a Mexican passport to board a flight from Mauritius to Johannesburg, South Africa without notifying or checking if she needed a visa. This resulted in her being in holding for over 24 hours without food or water and cost over $2000 in expenses to leave the country after they threatened to put her in a holding cell for 3 days and fly her back to Mauritius completely ruining our travel plans. The airline didn’t even reimburse us for our flights and was charged $1200 by immigration in South Africa. We missed a Safari we were looking forward to for months and they handled it so poorly. While detaining my wife several of the security guards asked for her help to speak Spanish to other customers in similar situations because even though it’s an international airport her and I were the only ones who were able to translate. They treat people like literal slaves. Keeping us locked in an area & forcing us to work. Be highly cautious and don’t fly with this trash airline.

7,4
Good
812 reviews
8,1
Very Good
105 reviews

Entertainment

6,1

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Reviews

1 / 4

This airline is horrible. They allowed my wife who has a Mexican passport to board a flight from Mauritius to Johannesburg, South Africa without notifying or checking if she needed a visa. This resulted in her being in holding for over 24 hours without food or water and cost over $2000 in expenses to leave the country after they threatened to put her in a holding cell for 3 days and fly her back to Mauritius completely ruining our travel plans. The airline didn’t even reimburse us for our flights and was charged $1200 by immigration in South Africa. We missed a Safari we were looking forward to for months and they handled it so poorly. While detaining my wife several of the security guards asked for her help to speak Spanish to other customers in similar situations because even though it’s an international airport her and I were the only ones who were able to translate. They treat people like literal slaves. Keeping us locked in an area & forcing us to work. Be highly cautious and don’t fly with this trash airline.

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8,7

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8,1

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7,5

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1 / 4

This airline is horrible. They allowed my wife who has a Mexican passport to board a flight from Mauritius to Johannesburg, South Africa without notifying or checking if she needed a visa. This resulted in her being in holding for over 24 hours without food or water and cost over $2000 in expenses to leave the country after they threatened to put her in a holding cell for 3 days and fly her back to Mauritius completely ruining our travel plans. The airline didn’t even reimburse us for our flights and was charged $1200 by immigration in South Africa. We missed a Safari we were looking forward to for months and they handled it so poorly. While detaining my wife several of the security guards asked for her help to speak Spanish to other customers in similar situations because even though it’s an international airport her and I were the only ones who were able to translate. They treat people like literal slaves. Keeping us locked in an area & forcing us to work. Be highly cautious and don’t fly with this trash airline.

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  • 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 Kisauni (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 Kisauni 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 7 airlines have flights to the Zanzibar airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Kisauni (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar for under R7 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar for under R7 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R7 393, but on average you can expect to pay R7 921.

  • Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar for under R7 800 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 12 direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar under R7 800. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is less than R9 355.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Zanzibar for under R8 200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar within the next 7 days for less than R8 200.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R7 393. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FlySafair and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R7 770 and R8 167, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 17% 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 R3 848. Users have also found prices from R4 168 and R5 055 on Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is generally R6 464, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 153. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Kisauni), you can expect to pay R7 450 for that flight.

  • What does JNB to ZNZ mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Kisauni Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JNB to ZNZ flight. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • 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?

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  • 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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