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

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

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 2% of flights being delayed.

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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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 21m.

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 767.

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 33m.

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 12h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. 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 448 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, starting at R5 346 and R5 619 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 R12 823, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 751. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R7 138.

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

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania 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. 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 Kigali. Kigali is followed by Arusha 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?

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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 October 2025.

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Direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
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Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
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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 October 2025.

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Round-trip from	R6 982
One-way from	R3 656
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R6 774
Good round-trip deal	R8 423 or less
Good one-way deal	R4 373 or less

FlySafair
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Nonstop
7h 25m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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6/11
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3h 35m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 19/12

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R7 970

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 29/11

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 970

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 24/11

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 195

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 20/3

18:40-2:20

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R8 282

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

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17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 507

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/11

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 542

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 23/3

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 646

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 16/1

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R9 200

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

8:20-12:55

1 stop27h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 20/12

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R9 581

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-3:30

2 stops27h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/2

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R11 106

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Booking 90 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 R4 158). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 752). 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 15% 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 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.

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

8,3

Very Good

113 reviews

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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

8,3

Very Good

113 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

113 reviews

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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

8,3

Very Good

113 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

876 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

113 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

6,8

Okay

284 reviews

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

113 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 12h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. 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 448 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and FlySafair, starting at R5 346 and R5 619 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 R12 823, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 751. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), is priced around R7 138.
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 Kigali. Kigali is followed by Arusha 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of R4 158). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 752). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR3 448	AverageR4 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 346	AverageR6 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
FlySafair	CheapestR5 619	AverageR8 306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 323	AverageR7 161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR6 564	AverageR7 840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR7 318	AverageR8 860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Hahn Air Systems	CheapestR10 034	AverageR12 388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Hahn Air Systems flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 002	AverageR12 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 062	AverageR19 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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