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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R2 522

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 969

One-way from

R2 522

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 994

Good round-trip deal

R7 505 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 495 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 007 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 821 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 3/88:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 15/83:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R5 969
Thu 17/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 24/71:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 13/6R6 111
Sat 21/617:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops10h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 29/610:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/6R6 519
Sat 26/71:25JNB - ZNZ
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/88:20ZNZ - JNB
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R7 176
Thu 10/714:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Thu 17/78:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 11/6R8 189

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 15/8

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R5 969

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 111

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

1:25-20:05

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 20/7

4:55-0:25

1 stop20h 30m

R6 519

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

1:25-7:50

2 stops29h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

8:20-0:25

2 stops17h 05m

R7 176

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/7

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R8 189

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R2 522

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

22:00-7:50

1 stop8h 50m

R3 943

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

R4 974

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

1:25-9:20

1 stop6h 55m

R6 430

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

22:50-10:50

1 stop11h 00m

R6 803

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Deals found on 11/6

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo 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 13 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

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.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

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).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg 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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

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.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
265 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

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 OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 7,1 km from the centre of Zanzibar. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R5 969 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Kenya Airways, starting at R6 111 and R6 519 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 522. Users have also found prices from R4 974 and R6 430 on Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar? While on average our users pay R10 881, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 131. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R5 631.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Nairobi most of the time. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Arusha. Arusha is followed by Dar Es Salaam in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 535AverageR4 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 486AverageR6 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 865AverageR8 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 520AverageR8 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 487AverageR9 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 626AverageR11 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 280AverageR13 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 467AverageR19 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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