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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to South Africa from R2 539

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZNZ — JNB
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zanzibar to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 032

One-way from

R2 539

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 461

Good one-way deal

R3 585 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 5/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 10m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Zanzibar to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 256 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 359 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zanzibar Intl to South Africa.
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Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zanzibar to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 April 2025.

Thu 24/41:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 20/4R4 872
Thu 24/41:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R6 809
Mon 5/58:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mAir Tanzania
Wed 4/614:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 20/4R8 032
Wed 14/58:20ZNZ - CPT
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/519:15CPT - ZNZ
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R9 894
Wed 10/93:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/914:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/4R10 251
Mon 5/54:55ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 3/61:15JNB - ZNZ
2 stops26h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/4R11 512
Fri 22/812:05ZNZ - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/814:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/4R11 681
Thu 5/64:55ZNZ - CPT
2 stops9h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 12/614:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops12h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/4R13 073
Tue 13/53:10ZNZ - CPT
2 stops33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/516:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R22 722
Sat 13/93:10ZNZ - JNB
2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 21/917:55JNB - ZNZ
2 stops32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R24 585
Mon 25/823:20ZNZ - CPT
3 stops36h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 28/816:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops38h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R64 537

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zanzibar to South Africa 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zanzibar to South Africa that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/5

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

R8 032

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/9

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R8 596

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/5

2:35-13:05

2 stops11h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

14:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

R9 311

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 13/9

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

14:15-14:00

1 stop22h 45m

R9 838

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/5

8:20-8:15

3 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

19:15-0:50

1 stop28h 35m

R9 894

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 5/5

4:55-0:15

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

1:15-4:15

2 stops26h 00m

R11 512

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 22/8

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

14:35-18:15

1 stop26h 40m

R11 681

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/6

4:55-13:40

2 stops9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

14:30-4:15

3 stops12h 45m

R13 073

ZanzibarCape Town

ZNZ - CPT

ZNZCPT

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/5

3:10-11:50

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-2:10

1 stop32h 35m

R22 722

ZanzibarJohannesburg

ZNZ - JNB

ZNZJNB

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 13/9

3:10-10:35

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

17:55-3:30

2 stops32h 35m

R24 585

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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zanzibar to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZNZ to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zanzibar to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zanzibar to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 20 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Zanzibar to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 554 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 771 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
769 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
262 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Food

6,4

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zanzibar to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Zanzibar, you will be flying from Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 7,1 km from the centre of Zanzibar.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zanzibar to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 539. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tanzania and Hahn Air Systems, as they are both options that can get you from Zanzibar to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to South Africa? While on average our users pay R4 142, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 178. The most popular route (Zanzibar Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R6 301.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zanzibar to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zanzibar to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zanzibar to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zanzibar to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zanzibar to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Zanzibar to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR7 146AverageR8 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 073AverageR9 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 652AverageR9 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 710AverageR11 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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