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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania from R3 045

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Tanzania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Tanzania flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 668

One-way from

R3 045

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 998
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 083 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 326 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Tue 4/323:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/317:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R5 668
Fri 14/314:35JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/34:10DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R6 072
Sat 3/53:10JNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Fri 9/516:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R6 530
Tue 27/522:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/67:40DAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R6 659
Fri 4/417:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 8/43:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R6 879
Mon 24/222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Mon 3/35:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R6 915
Thu 6/320:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/317:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R7 099
Fri 14/313:30JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Wed 19/312:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 21/2R7 136
Wed 19/31:15JNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 28/320:45DAR - JNB
1 stop11h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R7 172
Sun 23/222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Thu 27/23:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 20/2R7 227
Tue 25/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Tue 4/314:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 20/2R7 337
Fri 14/313:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 00mAir Tanzania
Wed 19/39:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop6h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 21/2R7 521

Find flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania 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 22 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

23:00-12:55

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/3

17:00-3:55

1 stop11h 55m

R5 668

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

14:35-3:20

1 stop11h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 19/3

4:10-13:10

1 stop10h 00m

R6 072

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

3:10-16:25

2 stops12h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 9/5

16:55-2:20

1 stop10h 25m

R6 530

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

17:00-1:40

1 stop7h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 8/4

3:40-10:55

1 stop8h 15m

R6 879

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 3/3

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R6 915

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/3

17:30-10:55

2 stops18h 25m

R6 915

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 3/3

21:45-16:00

1 stop19h 15m

R7 044

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

13:30-18:00

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 19/3

12:25-14:55

Nonstop3h 30m

R7 136

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

1:15-14:15

1 stop12h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 27/3

3:50-15:50

2 stops13h 00m

R7 172

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 27/2

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 227

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania (average of R393). Flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 JNB to TZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Tanzania in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Tanzania flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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).

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 22 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to Tanzania have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
3 609 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
3 825 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Tanzania flights?

    When flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania, the airports in Johannesburg are limited to only O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is a major international airport located in South Africa. When it comes to airports that accommodate flights incoming from Johannesburg, Tanzania has multiple popular airports such as Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is located in northern Tanzania, and Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is located in Dar es Salaam, which is the international airport for the largest city in Tanzania.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Airlines that will fly directly from Johannesburg to Tanzania can vary from the location that you choose in Tanzania to land. When flying to Dar es Salaam the available airlines can vary with a few main ones being Kenya Airways, sometimes partially operated by Precision Air, and very few available flights from South Africa Airways. Flights to Dar es Salaam can vary in price significantly depending upon wait times. When flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania and landing at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kenya Airways and RwandAir have the most available flights.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Stopover options from Johannesburg to Tanzania can vary on location within Tanzania. When flying to Dar Es Salaam, there is typically one stopover though also sometimes the flights are nonstop. The flights that have one stopover usually can vary timewise with flights ranging from 3h 28m-11h 5m. When flying to Kilimanjaro International Airport there is usually one stopover which typically is located at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with flight times varying from 6h 13m-10h 40m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    There is currently no requirement for South African Passport holders to have a visa when intending to visit Tanzania. It is unnecessary and while a visa will not be required, what you will need in order to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania is a passport that is valid for at least six months after you depart from Tanzania.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Tanzania one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 045. Users have also found prices from R3 650 and R3 669 on South African and Air Tanzania, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to Tanzania, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dar Es Salaam or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Arusha Kilimanjaro, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    On average you can expect to pay R6 000 for a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania. The cheapest flight overall is R2 516 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) is currently priced at R2 788.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Tanzania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Tanzania 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 Johannesburg to Tanzania?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania (average of R393). Flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania in December is currently the most expensive (average of R530). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Tanzania. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR4 712AverageR7 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 597AverageR7 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 749AverageR7 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 294AverageR9 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 305AverageR8 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 496AverageR9 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR7 168AverageR7 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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NAYSACheapestR7 530AverageR7 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 940AverageR11 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 419AverageR12 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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