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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R3 052

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday 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 1 April 2026.

Tue 7/43:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Wed 8/418:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R6 973
Fri 8/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/51:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R7 008
Thu 14/520:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/51:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R7 042
Thu 14/520:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/58:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R7 059
Thu 18/620:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Tue 23/614:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/3R7 144
Fri 8/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Thu 14/51:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3R7 161
Thu 21/520:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/58:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R7 195
Thu 9/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Tue 14/414:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 29/3R7 468
Tue 28/49:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 21/51:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/3R7 485
Thu 9/712:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 11/74:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R7 519
Thu 30/420:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 7/51:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 28/3R7 536

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 973

One-way from

R3 052

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 479

Good round-trip deal

R7 734 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 384 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 21/5-29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 16/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R15 251 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 226 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 1 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 25/5

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R7 621

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

12:50-16:30

2 stops26h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/7

23:05-11:45

2 stops13h 40m

R15 192

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-13:30

3 stops21h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 19/5

9:40-8:50

3 stops24h 10m

R17 783

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:45-13:30

3 stops21h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 22/5

8:20-8:50

2 stops25h 30m

R17 817

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

19:25-3:30

3 stops31h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/4

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R18 550

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

12:30-15:00

4 stops49h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 15/5

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R19 181

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

13:55-13:10

2 stops22h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 29/6

18:40-15:20

2 stops21h 40m

R19 846

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

12:30-3:30

4 stops38h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 30/6

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R20 102
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R4 655

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

12:00-16:35

Nonstop3h 35m

R4 672

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

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Cheapflights Insights

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 13 March 2026.

Booking 60 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 R3 802). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 377). 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 1 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 1 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair,RwandAir, andEthiopian Air 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.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
128 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
128 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
128 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
128 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
991 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
128 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
128 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

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.

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

    Airlines like Air Tanzania and Uganda Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 25m. 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.

  • 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 R3 482 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, starting at R5 358 and R5 394 round-trip. Airlink is currently priced 51% 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 070. Users have also found prices from R3 355 and R3 395 on Air Tanzania and Airlink, 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 R6 082, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 023. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R6 973.

  • 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. 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 R3 802). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 377). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Zanzibar on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 April 2026.
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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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 482AverageR8 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 358AverageR6 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 394AverageR8 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 212AverageR6 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 480AverageR7 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 052AverageR8 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 648AverageR12 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 783AverageR13 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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