Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R3 713
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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Sep 21 — Sep 281
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1 adult
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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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 22 August 2026.
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Best flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
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Direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Zanzibar based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Data last updated 22 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
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Find 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 22 August 2026.
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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
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JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 24/12
8:20-18:15
1 stop8h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 1/1
12:05-20:10
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R7 537
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 23/12
8:20-18:15
1 stop8h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 31/12
12:05-20:10
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R7 537
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 21/11
8:20-18:15
1 stop8h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 29/11
12:05-20:10
1 stop9h 05m
R7 553
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 30/12
8:20-3:30
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Zanzibar Intl
Tue 5/1
12:05-20:10
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R7 617
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/2
23:00-10:55
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Zanzibar Intl
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12:05-13:30
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R7 617
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/10
14:05-13:30
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Zanzibar Intl
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12:00-9:10
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R17 170
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
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Johannesburg OR Tambo
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20:20-13:10
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Zanzibar Intl
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17:15-13:55
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R18 403
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 23/12
20:20-13:10
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Zanzibar Intl
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17:15-13:55
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JohannesburgZanzibar
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Zanzibar Intl
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7:30-9:10
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R20 387
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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14:05-13:30
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Zanzibar Intl
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12:05-9:00
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R20 995
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Booking 25 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R7 409). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 073). 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 22 August 2026.
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 34% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between R7 289 and R8 897 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 297 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 23–Jan 5).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?
About 32% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 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 Sunday 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 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% 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?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R7 878.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
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 22 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
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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 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 8h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar is about 2501 km.
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 Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R4 711 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Ethiopian Air, starting at R5 116 and R5 731 round-trip. Airlink is currently priced 41% 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 320. Users have also found prices from R3 203 and R3 418 on Airlink and Air Tanzania, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar consider choosing Airlink(100%), FlySafair(100%) or Air Tanzania(29%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
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 R6 858, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 318. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R5 649.
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 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.
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 Kigali 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R7 409). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 073). 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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