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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R2 924

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 February 2026.

Fri 6/314:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/317:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R6 802
Fri 27/214:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Thu 5/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 24/2R6 834
Sat 7/39:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 12/31:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/2R6 850
Mon 13/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sun 19/41:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 27/2R6 866
Fri 10/414:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/41:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R6 897
Mon 23/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sat 28/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/2R6 913
Fri 6/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sat 7/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 26/2R6 929
Fri 27/214:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/31:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R6 945
Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/317:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R6 961
Fri 13/314:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Thu 19/31:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 27/2R6 977
Tue 17/39:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/38:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R6 993
Wed 18/314:35
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/317:00
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R8 646

Find 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 802

One-way from

R2 924

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 548

Good round-trip deal

R7 284 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 191 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R13 318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 067 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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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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 27 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:15-7:00

1 stop15h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/3

1:00-13:15

1 stop13h 15m

R7 152

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

14:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 25/3

17:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

R8 646

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

13:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 30/3

17:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

R8 868

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/4

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R8 900

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 23/6

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

R8 979

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

R9 393

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 17/3

17:00-13:45

1 stop21h 45m

R9 393

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/8

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R9 536

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 18/3

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

R9 822

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/4

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R9 854

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R3 465). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 944). 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 27 February 2026.

When flying from South Africa to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from South Africa to Zanzibar delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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.

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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Zanzibar flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 27 February 2026.
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
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Overall

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

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Overall

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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Overall

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
962 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Overall

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
293 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,6

Food

6,4

Overall

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 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 R7 152, Air Tanzania can have you in Zanzibar from South Africa in 15h 45m. 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 airlines to fly from South Africa to Zanzibar one-way?

    R1 934 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R3 165 and R3 170, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 793. On average you can expect to pay R6 123. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 483.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R3 465). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 944). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Zanzibar

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 206AverageR8 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 905AverageR8 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR4 962AverageR9 110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 599AverageR8 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 791AverageR9 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 037AverageR7 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR8 993AverageR11 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 964AverageR12 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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