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R3 348+ Cheap flights to Tanzania

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— ZNZ
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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Flights to Tanzania in 2025

Find the latest flights to Tanzania in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Return from

R5 984

One-way from

R3 348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 234
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R15 190 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 031 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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Sun 11/58:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/52:35ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R5 984
Sat 12/49:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Tue 15/414:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 11/4R6 215
Sun 25/514:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/54:05DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R6 619
Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/58:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R6 926
Mon 26/514:15JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 25mAir Tanzania
Mon 2/610:45DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 11/4R7 061
Thu 21/81:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 24/810:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/4R7 177

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/5

2:35-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

R5 984

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 29/5

4:05-13:05

1 stop10h 00m

R6 619

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/5

14:35-17:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 676

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/5

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R6 926

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 2/6

10:45-13:15

Nonstop3h 30m

R7 061

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

1:15-1:40

1 stop23h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 24/8

10:10-0:15

1 stop15h 05m

R7 177

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/6

3:50-15:50

2 stops13h 00m

R7 427

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

1:15-14:15

1 stop12h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 29/5

20:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

R7 504

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

14:15-14:00

1 stop22h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 15/6

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

R8 350

JohannesburgArusha

JNB - JRO

JNBJRO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

22:50-12:55

1 stop13h 05m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 28/5

18:25-3:55

1 stop10h 30m

R8 985

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Best time to book a flight to Tanzania

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Tanzania

How long is the flight to Tanzania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 11 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Tanzania from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tanzania?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Tanzania should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and FlySafair.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R344

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R309

FlySafair

FlySafair

From R334

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

From R362

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Airlink, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Tanzania by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tanzania ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Tanzania when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Tanzania by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tanzania, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Tanzania?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Tanzania in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 April 2025.
The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and Qatar Airways to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 756 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Tanzania

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Tanzania if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tanzania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Tanzania?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tanzania.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?

    Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost R443, while return flights cost around R431.

  • How much is a return flight to Tanzania?

    A return flight to Tanzania will typically cost around R54, however they can be found for as little as R37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Tanzania depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Tanzania, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Salaam Letting (4 Bedroom, Zanzibar Hous is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

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