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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R2 923

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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 February 2026.

Thu 5/316:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Fri 20/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/2R6 910
Tue 2/616:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Fri 5/618:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/2R6 925
Sun 22/33:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Sun 29/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/2R6 941
Tue 24/33:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Mon 30/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 11/2R7 005
Sat 7/314:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/312:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R7 037
Sat 28/33:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Sun 5/418:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/2R7 052
Sat 14/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/24:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R7 100
Thu 12/316:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Fri 20/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/2R7 148
Sat 21/33:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Sun 22/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/2R7 164
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/24:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R7 180
Tue 10/39:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Tue 17/314:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 12/2R7 195
Sat 14/313:50
CPT
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/34:20
ZNZ
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R8 768

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 910

One-way from

R2 923

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 481

Good round-trip deal

R6 969 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 226 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 5/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 2/4
  • 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 485 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 097 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 12 February 2026.
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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/6

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R6 925

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/5

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 941

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/4

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 434

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

23:00-10:50

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 16/3

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R7 434

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

R7 450

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 16/5

19:10-3:55

1 stop9h 45m

R7 465

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/4

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R7 624

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/6

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R8 832

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

15:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/3

4:20-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

R8 895

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 27/5

17:00-13:00

1 stop21h 00m

R8 895

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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 463). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 941). 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 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 20% of weekly flights between South Africa and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 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
125 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

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

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

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
125 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

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
958 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

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
292 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

5,9

Food

6,4

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 R6 941, RwandAir can have you in Zanzibar from South Africa in 3h 35m. 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 935 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 134 and R3 177, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 788. On average you can expect to pay R5 974. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R6 560.

  • 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 463). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in January is currently the most expensive (average of R5 941). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 203AverageR7 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 901AverageR8 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR4 963AverageR8 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 512AverageR8 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 788AverageR9 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 034AverageR7 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR8 988AverageR11 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 959AverageR12 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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