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 36m.

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 R6 771.

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

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

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

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

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

Airlines like Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 13h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. 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 452 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, starting at R5 354 and R5 607 round-trip. Airlink is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

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 R11 381, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 188. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R6 383.

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

Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

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.

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 9 different airlines.

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.

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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 R6 417 and R8 239 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 365 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 27-Oct 4).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Round-trip from	R6 365
One-way from	R3 001
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R6 608
Good round-trip deal	R8 237 or less
Good one-way deal	R3 334 or less

Ethiopian Air
27/9-4/10
2 total stops
18h 00m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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FlySafair
15/1
Nonstop
3h 35m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R20 715 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 428 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Fri 19/98:20JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/917:00ZNZ - JNB

1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R6 365

Thu 16/1022:50JNB - ZNZ

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1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R6 417

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1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R6 539

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Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

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Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 15/9R6 608

Wed 24/922:50JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 15/9R6 886

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Deal found 15/9R7 111

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 17 September 2025.

Wed 8/1022:50JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 16/9R9 539

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 10/39:00JNB - ZNZ

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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 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 19/98:20JNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air

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Deal found 16/9R6 365

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1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R6 417

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Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

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Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 15/9R6 608

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 15/120:15JNB - ZNZ

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Deal found 16/9R4 267

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Deal found 16/9R4 353

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1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 20/10

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 267

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 16/10

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 267

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/11

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 926

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 291

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 16/11

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R8 499

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 16/11

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 516

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/10

12:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

R8 690

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 19/10

12:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

R8 828

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 23/1

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R9 539

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 22/1

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 834

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

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Prices

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, 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?

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 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

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. Wednesday mornings 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 OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

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

116 reviews

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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

116 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

116 reviews

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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.

RwandAir

7,7

Good

37 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

116 reviews

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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

861 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

116 reviews

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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

281 reviews

FlySafair

8,2

Very Good

116 reviews

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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

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 9 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 13h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. 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 452 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, starting at R5 354 and R5 607 round-trip. Airlink is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 R11 381, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 188. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R6 383.
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?
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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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR3 452	AverageR4 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 354	AverageR6 444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
FlySafair	CheapestR5 607	AverageR8 275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
RwandAir	CheapestR6 284	AverageR7 898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 339	AverageR7 766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR7 283	AverageR8 772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Hahn Air Systems	CheapestR10 045	AverageR12 401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air Systems flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 014	AverageR12 980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 079	AverageR19 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R3 001

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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