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.
Find a great deal and save up to 11% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to Zanzibar within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R7 133.
The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Zanzibar from South Africa average R6 678. You can even find prices in September for less than R6 678, as users have found deals to Zanzibar from as low as R4 867. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Zanzibar from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 7%.
Zanzibar Kisauni (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 Kisauni (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.
Some of our airline partners flying from South Africa to Zanzibar Kisauni have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Ethiopian Air with this kind of flexibility.
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Zanzibar for under R6 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R6 622, but on average you can expect to pay R6 957.
There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Zanzibar within the next 7 days for less than R7 400.
Within the past month, 15 275 users have taken a look at flights from South Africa to Zanzibar Kisauni.
The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Zanzibar are Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R5 821. On average you can expect to pay R7 557. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Kisauni), can usually be booked for R7 069.
Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Zanzibar Kisauni
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Zanzibar Kisauni.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Zanzibar Kisauni.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Zanzibar Kisauni.
Documents
Health Surveillance Form - Travelers are required to complete an online Health Surveillance Form a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Tanzania. Travelers will then receive a Unique Health Code (UHC), which they will present to health officials upon arrival.
Electronic Visitor Visa - To visit Tanzania for Business or Tourism, you require a visa. An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive at immigration, you will be asked for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have proper documentation.
Health Surveillance Form for Zanzibar - Travelers are required to complete an online Health Surveillance Form a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Zanzibar. Travelers will then receive a Unique Health Code (UHC), which they will present to health officials upon arrival.
Returning to South Africa from Zanzibar Kisauni
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
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R3 414 | R9 535 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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R4 138 | R5 545 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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R4 803 | R6 833 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R5 247 | R5 519 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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R5 908 | R6 676 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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R6 372 | R8 161 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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R6 796 | R8 754 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R9 570 | R11 849 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R18 063 | R21 554 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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R142 164 | R155 334 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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