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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R3 600

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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 12 December 2025.

Sun 21/1216:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop19h 20mRwandAir
Wed 24/1218:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 10/12R7 742
Mon 29/121:35JNB - ZNZ
1 stop17h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop26h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R9 178
Sun 21/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 17/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R9 381
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R9 398
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 18/19:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12R9 466
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 17/114:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R9 567
Wed 17/1223:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1217:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R9 719
Mon 22/1212:05JNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 31/129:50ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/12R9 855
Mon 29/121:35JNB - ZNZ
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/19:40ZNZ - JNB
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R9 956
Tue 30/1217:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/19:40ZNZ - CPT
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R13 658
Mon 22/1214:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/1212:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R13 928
Mon 29/125:45CPT - ZNZ
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/19:30ZNZ - CPT
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R15 078

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 708

One-way from

R3 600

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 857

Good round-trip deal

R8 599 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 367 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R16 295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 941 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 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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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 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 30/1

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 725

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/4

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 266

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/2

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R8 350

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/4

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R8 435

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/3

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 21/3

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R8 468

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/5

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R8 468

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

14:35-2:30

1 stop10h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/5

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R9 145

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R3 719). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 679). 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 December 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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Zanzibar delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between South Africa and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 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 3% 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 12 December 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
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,7

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
37 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,7

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
902 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,7

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
287 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
118 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,7

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 R9 297, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from South Africa in 11h 05m. There are 3743 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?

    R2 067 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Tanzania and RwandAir, with prices starting from R3 444 and R3 971, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 918. On average you can expect to pay R6 892. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R6 998.

  • 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 719). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 679). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 364AverageR6 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 211AverageR9 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 445AverageR9 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 162AverageR10 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 403AverageR7 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 104AverageR8 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 565AverageR12 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 560AverageR12 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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