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Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 2:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 14:10ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R5 938Ethiopian Air
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
18h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:10ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R5 938Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 16
Air Tanzania Logo
18:55 - 7:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
11h 05m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
8:20 - 17:45ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
R6 370Air Tanzania
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
Air Tanzania Logo
18:55 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
17h 35m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
5:55 - 17:45ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 50m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
R6 658Air Tanzania
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 11:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
17h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 10:55ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R7 106Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 2:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
24h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 10:55ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R7 138Kenya Airways
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
FlySafair Logo
9:00 - 13:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
14:35 - 17:25ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 50mdirect
R7 298FlySafair
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 - 13:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
30h 25m2 stops Cape Town Intl Dar Es Salaam
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 21:35ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 15m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Cape Town Intl
R7 458Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
FlySafair Logo
9:00 - 13:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
14:35 - 17:25ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 50mdirect
R7 570FlySafair
Tue, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 19:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 45m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka Lilongwe Intl
R8 274Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

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Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

15:10-2:40

1 stop10h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/10

12:05-14:10

1 stop27h 05m

R5 938

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

15:10-10:55

1 stop18h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 16/10

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R5 938

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

18:55-7:00

1 stop11h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 19/11

8:20-17:45

2 stops10h 25m

R6 370

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

18:55-13:30

1 stop17h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 22/11

5:55-17:45

2 stops12h 50m

R6 658

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

17:00-11:30

2 stops17h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/10

14:40-10:55

1 stop21h 15m

R7 106

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

1:15-2:40

1 stop24h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/9

10:10-10:55

1 stop25h 45m

R7 138
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 19/1

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 298

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

6:05-13:30

2 stops30h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 29/11

8:20-21:35

2 stops14h 15m

R7 458

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 30/1

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 570

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/11

21:30-19:15

3 stops22h 45m

R8 274

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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 538.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zanzibar?

Users booking trips to Zanzibar from Dar Es Salaam found flights 89% 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 R8 053. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around R9 039. 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 730. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R9 272. 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 026 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 650 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 AIRPORTMarch8% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar costs on average just R7 426 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember11% more expensiveIt costs about R8 930 for flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember483% 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

R2 385

Best Round-Trip Price

R5 938

Fastest flight time

3h 35m

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The best one-way flight price to Zanzibar from South Africa in the last 5 days is R2 385 (Cape Town Intl to Zanzibar Intl).
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The best return flight price to Zanzibar from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 938 (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 4% 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 14 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 026.

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 R8 810 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 September 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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Can I find flights to Zanzibar with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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