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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from R2 741

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 114

One-way from

R2 741

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 363
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 31/7-8/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R12 776 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 703 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 July 2025.

Thu 31/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/822:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R6 114
Thu 31/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Tue 5/814:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 3/7R6 132
Sun 17/88:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/84:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R6 378
Tue 19/81:25JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 27/820:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/7R6 430

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Johannesburg

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Zanzibar

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Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/8

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

R6 114

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 5/8

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 132

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 23/8

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R6 378

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

1:25-9:20

1 stop6h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 27/8

20:40-0:25

1 stop28h 45m

R6 430

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R2 741

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

R3 936

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

22:00-7:00

1 stop8h 00m

R4 322

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I 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 27 June 2025.

Booking 86 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from Johannesburg 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day 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 16 December 2024.

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

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

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 6 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways 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.

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • 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 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 8 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.

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

    Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R6 132. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R6 378 and R6 430, respectively. FlySafair is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is generally R11 164, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R2 468. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), you can expect to pay R5 903 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from Johannesburg 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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AirlinkCheapestR3 497AverageR4 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 427AverageR6 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 803AverageR8 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 452AverageR9 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 380AverageR8 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 521AverageR10 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 157AverageR13 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 287AverageR19 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Zanzibar

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Zanzibar. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • 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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