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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R3 584

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.
JNB — ZNZ
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Zanzibar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Zanzibar flight deals. Data was last updated 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 688

One-way from

R3 584

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 408

Good round-trip deal

R9 272 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 818 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 30/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R19 616 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 225 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl.
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 November 2025.

Sun 30/1116:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Sun 7/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 9/11R6 688
Sun 30/113:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Wed 31/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 11/11R7 391
Sun 21/123:10JNB - ZNZ
1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
Wed 31/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 12/11R7 442
Sat 15/119:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Sat 22/1114:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 11/11R7 820
Sun 30/1116:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Wed 10/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 10/11R8 231
Thu 13/1120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1116:00ZNZ - JNB
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R8 300
Tue 9/1216:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Sun 14/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 10/11R8 351
Tue 23/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/112:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11R8 385
Thu 25/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/124:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R10 083
Tue 9/1215:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/1217:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R10 409
Wed 26/1114:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1112:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R11 112
Wed 24/1223:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop19h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 30/124:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop18h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/11R11 181

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 12 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/4

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 231

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/2

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 248

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 248

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R8 248

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 14/3

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R8 608

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/3

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 625

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/3

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R8 745

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 28/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R9 157

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/2

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R9 843

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/2

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R9 860

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R3 773). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 950). 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 ZA to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 12 November 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Zanzibar, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

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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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

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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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

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
894 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

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
286 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Zanzibar?

    For as low as R8 608, RwandAir can have you in Zanzibar from South Africa in 12h. There are 2501 km between South Africa and Zanzibar. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Zanzibar?

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 400. On average you can expect to pay R7 453. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R6 653.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R3 773). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 950). 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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