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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R2 547

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 027

One-way from

R2 547

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 072

Good round-trip deal

R7 579 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 520 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 260 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 867 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Sun 3/88:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 15/83:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R6 027
Thu 17/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 24/71:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 13/6R6 171
Sat 21/617:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops10h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 29/610:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/6R6 583
Sat 26/71:25JNB - ZNZ
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/88:20ZNZ - JNB
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R7 247
Thu 10/714:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Thu 17/78:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 11/6R8 270
Thu 12/614:30CPT - ZNZ
2 stops17h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 20/610:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop27h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/6R8 736
Thu 21/815:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 30/812:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R9 005
Thu 12/66:30CPT - ZNZ
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/61:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R9 238
Fri 25/720:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 40mFlySafair
Thu 31/71:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 13/6R10 584

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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 13 June 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

Sun 3/8

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 15/8

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R6 027

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 171

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

1:25-20:05

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 20/7

4:55-0:25

1 stop20h 30m

R6 583

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

1:25-7:50

2 stops29h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

8:20-0:25

2 stops17h 05m

R7 247

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/7

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R8 270

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/8

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R8 754

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

14:30-19:50

2 stops28h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 27/10

3:40-21:40

1 stop19h 00m

R9 274

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

16:40-10:50

2 stops17h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 30/7

3:40-22:35

2 stops19h 55m

R9 346

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop15h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 31/7

1:50-22:05

1 stop21h 15m

R10 584

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R2 547

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Zanzibar, such as FlySafair, Emirates and Qatar Airways. 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
114 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

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
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 849 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

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
781 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,5

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Zanzibar one-way?

    R2 547 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R5 023 and R6 332, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 152. On average you can expect to pay R10 988. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 686.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R376). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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

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AirlinkCheapestR3 570AverageR4 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 540AverageR9 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 923AverageR10 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 584AverageR11 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 561AverageR9 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 720AverageR11 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 004AverageR13 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 629AverageR19 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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