Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R3 555

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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 April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 2025.

Tue 30/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Wed 7/118:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12R7 714
Tue 16/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Mon 22/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12R7 999
Tue 30/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Mon 5/118:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12R8 167
Thu 18/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops27h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R8 854
Wed 24/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 31/129:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/12R9 324
Tue 16/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R9 542
Fri 26/1212:05JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 29/124:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R9 609
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 31/129:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/12R9 626
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R9 643
Mon 29/121:35JNB - ZNZ
1 stop17h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R9 676
Tue 30/1216:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Mon 5/118:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12R9 827
Mon 22/121:35JNB - ZNZ
1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 26/124:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/12R10 012

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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 681

One-way from

R3 555

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 838

Good round-trip deal

R8 673 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 341 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R16 275 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 960 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl.

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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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OR Tambo

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Zanzibar

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/2

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 217

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/1

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R8 402

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/1

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 402

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 402

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 18/1

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 402

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

14:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/4

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R8 418

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 29/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 418

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 20/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 418

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 418

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 15/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 418

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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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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 12 December 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R3 824). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 651). 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 17 December 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% 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 13 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday 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

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 17 December 2025.
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.

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

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

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

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 Ethiopian Air and RwandAir 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 1h 50m. 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 338 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, starting at R5 170 and R5 321 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 050. Users have also found prices from R3 420 and R3 940 on Air Tanzania and RwandAir, 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 R7 124, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 895. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R7 530.

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

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R3 824). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 651). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 338AverageR5 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 170AverageR6 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 396AverageR7 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 113AverageR6 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 351AverageR7 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 042AverageR8 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 489AverageR11 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 606AverageR13 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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