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R3 543 Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
12h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R7 103Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 18:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
27h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R7 120Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
6h 05m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
8:20 - 13:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
5h 55m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R7 609Air Tanzania
Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 13:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
22h 15m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 13:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 15m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R7 609Air Tanzania
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 50mdirect
R7 642FlySafair
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 19:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
17h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
4:40 - 10:55ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R7 773Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 2:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
8h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
20:40 - 10:55ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R7 789Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 24
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 13:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
18h 25m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 2:20ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 40m1 stop Kigali Intl
R7 838RwandAir
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 20
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 50mdirect
R7 887FlySafair
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 13:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
9h 00m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 13:55ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Kigali Intl
R8 165RwandAir
Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 6

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

13:50-3:30

2 stops12h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 6/2

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R7 103

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:50-18:15

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/10

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R7 120

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

14:15-21:20

1 stop6h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 22/1

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R7 609

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:15-13:30

1 stop22h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 20/11

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

R7 609
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 29/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 642

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

1:15-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/9

4:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R7 773

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

17:00-2:40

1 stop8h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/9

20:40-10:55

1 stop15h 15m

R7 789

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

17:45-13:10

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 20/11

18:40-2:20

1 stop8h 40m

R7 838

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 29/10

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 887

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/1

3:10-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/1

18:40-13:55

1 stop20h 15m

R8 165

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

If you don’t want to visit Zanzibar in March, then you should wait until October to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 577.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zanzibar?

Users booking trips to Zanzibar from Dar Es Salaam found flights 92% cheaper than the average price of flights to Zanzibar. To find the cheapest price to Zanzibar from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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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 609. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around R9 015. 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 608. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R9 240. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 R8 090 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 740 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Zanzibar Intl

Find the cheapest flights to Zanzibar Intl from your nearest city or airport
Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMarch7% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar costs on average just R7 544 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember13% more expensiveIt costs about R9 193 for flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember497% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Zanzibar flight deals and tips

Summary info about Zanzibar flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R3 821

Best Round-Trip Price

R7 120

Fastest flight time

3h 35m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Zanzibar from South Africa in the last 5 days is R3 821 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl).
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The best return flight price to Zanzibar from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 120 (Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl).
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The fastest flight to Zanzibar from South Africa takes 3h 35m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Zanzibar, with a 6% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zanzibar

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

Most flyers found that booking tickets 26 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Zanzibar. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R8 090.

Is there an alternative airport near Zanzibar?

Dar Es Salaam Airport, Tanga Airport or Chake Chake Pemba Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Zanzibar.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Zanzibar?

With an average price of R9 918 per person, Dar Es Salaam Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Zanzibar. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Zanzibar Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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.

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Jambiani
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Zanzibar?

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Can I find flights to Zanzibar with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Zanzibar to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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