Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R7 293 and R8 811 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 211 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 15–Dec 22).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R7 293 and R8 811 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 211 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 15–Dec 22).

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 49m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 219.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 6

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

Question 7

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, RwandAir, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 9h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar is about 2501 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R5 424 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Ethiopian Air, starting at R5 568 and R5 716 round-trip. Airlink is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 755. Users have also found prices from R3 307 and R3 499 on Airlink and Air Tanzania, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 55 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R7 673). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 778). 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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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.

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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).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar? While on average our users pay R7 061, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 712. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R7 046.

Question 18

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar consider choosing FlySafair(97%), Airlink(94%) or Air Tanzania(56%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 19

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa most of the time. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights stop in Nairobi the next most. Dar Es Salaam ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 6 different airlines.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Zanzibar from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R7 211
One-way from	R4 191
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R7 805
Good round-trip deal	R7 981 or less
Good one-way deal	R3 824 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
FlySafair	CheapestR5 463	AverageR8 655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 519	AverageR9 042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 696	AverageR7 650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR6 340	AverageR7 891	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR7 020	AverageR8 318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 676	AverageR9 336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R4 191

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

Booking 55 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?

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

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R7 293 and R8 811 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 211 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 15–Dec 22).

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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 219.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R7 293 and R8 811 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 211 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 15–Dec 22).