Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from R2 811

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:30JNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R6 386Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:30JNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R6 420Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 12:55JNB-ZNZ
13h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
R6 542Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R6 611FlySafair
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
FlySafair Logo
9:00 - 13:35JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R7 548FlySafair
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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 6
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 4:15JNB-ZNZ
10h 15m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
R7 861Kenya Airways
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 1
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 20:05JNB-ZNZ
17h 40m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 0:25ZNZ-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R8 173Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 17
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20ZNZ-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
R8 312RwandAir
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20ZNZ-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
R8 555RwandAir
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 21
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 18:45JNB-ZNZ
3h 30mdirect
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
R8 572Air Tanzania
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 15

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sept 28
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
2 stops
ZNZ3:30Zanzibar Intl
Oct 5
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
Oct 24
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
2 stops
ZNZ3:30Zanzibar Intl
Oct 26
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
Oct 15
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 05m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55Zanzibar Intl
Oct 25
ZNZ4:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Our best FlySafair deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight tickets
FlySafair
Oct 16
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 35m
ZNZ0:50Zanzibar Intl
Oct 23
ZNZ1:50Zanzibar Intl
3h 50m
JNB4:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Sept 18
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 35m
ZNZ0:50Zanzibar Intl
Sept 20
ZNZ14:35Zanzibar Intl
3h 50m
JNB17:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Nov 1
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 35m
ZNZ13:35Zanzibar Intl
Nov 6
ZNZ1:50Zanzibar Intl
3h 50m
JNB4:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 386

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

14:30-3:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 26/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 420

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/10

4:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

R6 542

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 611

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/11

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 548

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

17:00-4:15

2 stops10h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 1/10

10:10-15:50

1 stop6h 40m

R7 861

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

1:25-20:05

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 17/10

10:10-0:25

1 stop15h 15m

R8 173

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R8 312

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 21/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

R8 555

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 15/10

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

R8 572

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

If you don’t want to visit Zanzibar in May, then you should wait until April to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R6 525.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R7 716. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R9 010. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Zanzibar is in the evening. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar during this time can be as low as R7 386. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R8 911. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl for the best Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around R7 220 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R7 149 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (JNB to ZNZ) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Best price found

R3 336

Fastest flight time

3h 30m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R3 336. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 241.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar takes 3h 30m
Direct flights go from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)
  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl is 2505,0 km. 3h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
AirlinkPriceFrom R3 454Free CancellationRating
8,6
76 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 356Free CancellationRating
7,2
861 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom R5 607Free CancellationRating
8,3
116 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom R6 272Free CancellationRating
7,6
36 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R6 342Free CancellationRating
6,9
280 reviews
Search Kenya Airways flights
Air TanzaniaPriceFrom R7 275Free CancellationRating
7,8
15 reviews
Search Air Tanzania flights
Hahn Air SystemsPriceFrom R10 050Free CancellationRating
5,0
6 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 019Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 624 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R16 086Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 334 reviews
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  • FlySafair Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

    FlySafair operates around 2 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been R476, but momondo users have found FlySafair deals from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from as low as R323 round-trip. FlySafair has been scored 8,3/10 in 116 reviews.

  • Air Tanzania Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

    Air Tanzania (7,8/10 from 15 reviews) operates around 2 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in any given week. The average Air Tanzania airfare for this route is around R504, with deals from around R419 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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