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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R2 844

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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15JNB-ZNZ
8h 55m1 stop
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12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R6 365Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 10:50JNB-ZNZ
11h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R6 383Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 10:50JNB-ZNZ
11h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
R6 417Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 24
FlySafair Logo
9:00 - 13:35JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
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1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R6 487FlySafair
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Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 12
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R6 608FlySafair
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 7:05JNB-ZNZ
13h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
R7 129Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 7:05JNB-ZNZ
13h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
R7 233Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
9h 00m1 stop
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18:40 - 2:20ZNZ-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
R7 649RwandAir
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Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 19:50JNB-ZNZ
17h 25m1 stop
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10:10 - 0:25ZNZ-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R8 152Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 24
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 9:20JNB-ZNZ
6h 55m1 stop
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20:40 - 0:25ZNZ-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
R8 169Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sept 27
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 55m
1 stop
ZNZ18:15Zanzibar Intl
Oct 4
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 365
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 16
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ10:50Zanzibar Intl
Oct 24
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 383
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 16
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ10:50Zanzibar Intl
Oct 24
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 417
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Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Zanzibar

Our best Kenya Airways deals on South Africa to Zanzibar flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sept 23
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 15m
2 stops
ZNZ4:15Zanzibar Intl
Sept 29
ZNZ20:40Zanzibar Intl
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R7 822
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Kenya Airways
Sept 18
JNB1:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
2 stops
ZNZ4:15Zanzibar Intl
Sept 24
ZNZ20:40Zanzibar Intl
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R7 857
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Kenya Airways
Oct 15
JNB1:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 25m
1 stop
ZNZ19:50Zanzibar Intl
Oct 24
ZNZ10:10Zanzibar Intl
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R8 152
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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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 365

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

22:50-10:50

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 24/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 383

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

22:50-10:50

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 24/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

R6 417

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/3

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 487

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 608

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

17:00-7:05

2 stops13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/10

16:00-15:50

2 stops24h 50m

R7 129

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

17:00-7:05

2 stops13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 18/10

16:00-15:50

2 stops24h 50m

R7 233

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 13/3

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R7 649

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

1:25-19:50

1 stop17h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 24/10

10:10-0:25

1 stop15h 15m

R8 152

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

1:25-9:20

1 stop6h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/10

20:40-0:25

1 stop28h 45m

R8 169

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa 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 South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R6 522.

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 712. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R9 006. 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 South Africa to Zanzibar during this time can be as low as R7 383. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R8 907. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest South Africa to Zanzibar Intl flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl for the best South Africa - 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 South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around R7 217 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 South Africa for as low as R7 146 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to Zanzibar Intl flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Zanzibar flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between South Africa to Zanzibar.

Cheap South Africa to Zanzibar flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

Best price found

R3 334

Fastest flight time

3h 30m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R3 334. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 237.
The fastest flight from South Africa to Zanzibar takes 3h 30m
Direct flights go from South Africa to Zanzibar on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

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  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zanzibar Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from South Africa to Zanzibar?

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Zanzibar

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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AirlinkPriceFrom R3 452Free CancellationRating
8,6
76 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 354Free CancellationRating
7,2
862 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom R5 607Free CancellationRating
8,3
116 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom R6 284Free CancellationRating
7,7
37 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R6 339Free CancellationRating
6,9
281 reviews
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Air TanzaniaPriceFrom R7 283Free CancellationRating
7,8
15 reviews
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Hahn Air SystemsPriceFrom R10 045Free CancellationRating
5,0
6 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 855Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 622 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R16 079Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 339 reviews
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