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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R3 354

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
May 15 — May 221
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 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 15 April 2026.

Wed 1/714:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop26h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/4R6 855
Fri 15/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sun 17/514:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4R6 969
Fri 8/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sat 16/514:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 11/4R7 002
Fri 8/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Fri 15/56:55
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop7h 20m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 10/4R7 149
Mon 12/1014:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sun 18/1016:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R7 182
Wed 7/1014:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Wed 14/108:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 10/4R7 231
Fri 1/514:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Thu 7/51:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4R7 264
Fri 13/1114:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Wed 18/118:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R7 280
Sat 8/814:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Wed 12/87:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/4R7 297

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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 855

One-way from

R3 354

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 986

Good round-trip deal

R7 377 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 381 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7-4/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 868 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:15-13:40

2 stops22h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 17/5

14:10-13:15

1 stop24h 05m

R9 260

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 16/5

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R10 176
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

22:50-11:00

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 4/6

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R10 765

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

12:50-16:30

2 stops26h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 21/8

23:05-11:45

2 stops13h 40m

R13 203

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

3:10-8:00

2 stops27h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/9

17:10-14:20

2 stops22h 10m

R16 818

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

12:40-13:30

3 stops23h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 15/5

8:20-4:00

2 stops20h 40m

R17 440

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:40-11:30

2 stops21h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/5

8:20-4:00

2 stops20h 40m

R18 029

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:50-21:00

3 stops24h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 16/5

8:20-4:00

2 stops20h 40m

R18 258

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

12:40-11:30

2 stops21h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 6/6

7:30-4:00

2 stops21h 30m

R18 356

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/7

12:05-0:05

3 stops37h 00m

R18 569

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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 10 April 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 681). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 151). 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 15 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.

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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 15 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
127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

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
127 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

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
127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

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
1 001 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

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
127 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

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, Ethiopian Air, and Uganda Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 12h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 40m. 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 348 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Ethiopian Air, starting at R5 153 and R5 191 round-trip. Airlink is currently priced 53% 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 R1 983. Users have also found prices from R3 205 and R3 258 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 057, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 881. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R7 182.

  • 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 681). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 151). 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

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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 15 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 348AverageR7 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR5 153AverageR7 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 191AverageR6 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 962AverageR6 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 222AverageR7 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 768AverageR8 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 257AverageR12 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 346AverageR12 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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