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R3 790 Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30
JNB
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
7:30 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
6h 45m
1 stop
R7 746Air Tanzania
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30
JNB
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
8:20 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
5h 55m
1 stop
R7 762Air Tanzania
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30
JNB
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
16h 15m
1 stop
R7 811Air Tanzania
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 14:30
JNB
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ZNZ
23h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
7:30 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
6h 45m
1 stop
R7 828Air Tanzania
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15
JNB
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ZNZ
8h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:25
ZNZ
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JNB
10h 05m
1 stop
R7 877Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 2
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 2:40
CPT
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ZNZ
26h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 22:10
ZNZ
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CPT
8h 30m
1 stop
R9 558Kenya Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 2:40
CPT
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ZNZ
11h 20m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
20:40 - 6:00
ZNZ
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CPT
10h 20m
1 stop
R10 053Kenya Airways
Sat, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:30
CPT
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ZNZ
11h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 14:10
ZNZ
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CPT
27h 05m
1 stop
R10 234Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jul 17 - Sat, Jul 25
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 2:40
CPT
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ZNZ
11h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 13:35
ZNZ
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CPT
23h 55m
2 stops
R10 333Kenya Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 - 13:50
CPT
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ZNZ
29h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 23:35
ZNZ
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CPT
14h 25m
2 stops
R10 448Kenya Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/9

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

R7 746
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 28/10

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R7 762

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/10

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

R7 811

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:15-14:30

1 stop23h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 23/10

7:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

R7 828

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/7

4:20-13:25

1 stop10h 05m

R7 877

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

23:30-2:40

1 stop26h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/7

14:40-22:10

1 stop8h 30m

R9 558

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

14:20-2:40

1 stop11h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 27/7

20:40-6:00

1 stop10h 20m

R10 053

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

13:50-2:30

1 stop11h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 25/7

12:05-14:10

1 stop27h 05m

R10 234

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

14:25-2:40

2 stops11h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/7

14:40-13:35

2 stops23h 55m

R10 333

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

7:20-13:50

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/8

10:10-23:35

2 stops14h 25m

R10 448

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Zanzibar flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

If you don’t want to visit Zanzibar in August, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 053.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zanzibar?

Users booking trips to Zanzibar from Dar Es Salaam found flights 94% 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 676. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R8 642. 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 427. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R8 570. 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 R7 693 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 548 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 AIRPORTAugust10% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar costs on average just R6 971 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember15% more expensiveIt costs about R8 916 for flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember311% 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 790

Best Round-Trip Price

R7 746

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 R3 790 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Zanzibar from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 746 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 7% 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 90 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 R7 693.

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 840 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 June 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?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Zanzibar.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Zanzibar?

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