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R3 528+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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— ZNZ
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Flights to Zanzibar in 2024

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2024, 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 18 December 2024.

Return from

R7 650

One-way from

R3 528

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 396
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/5-22/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 9/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Fri 27/128:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/13:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R7 758
Mon 23/1213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 29/127:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop6h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/12R10 332
Sun 22/128:40JNB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 29/1210:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop7h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R10 512
Mon 23/1213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/121:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R11 790
Sat 21/129:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Tue 31/1214:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 17/12R15 211

Find flights to Zanzibar within your budget

Locate flights to Zanzibar that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 18 December 2024.

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 22/5

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 650

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 28/1

21:30-11:35

2 stops15h 05m

R7 722

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

14:35-2:20

1 stop10h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 18/3

16:15-3:55

2 stops12h 40m

R7 884

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

13:55-14:00

1 stop23h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/4

7:30-12:55

1 stop6h 25m

R8 982

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

12:10-19:50

1 stop6h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 23/1

3:40-15:50

1 stop13h 10m

R9 342

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/1

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R3 528

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

12:20-7:20

2 stops18h 00m

R4 860

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/12

13:55-21:30

1 stop6h 35m

R5 778

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/1

17:00-19:50

1 stop25h 50m

R6 300

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/12

14:35-18:15

1 stop26h 40m

R8 640

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Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights to Zanzibar

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Zanzibar is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 8 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zanzibar should consider flying on Thursday at midday, 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 Zanzibar?

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

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R356

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R322

FlySafair

FlySafair

From R347

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

From R499

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and FlySafair.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, 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 Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Air to Zanzibar have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 6

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
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 606 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 6

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
7,5
Good
3 798 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 6

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
7,3
Good
781 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 6

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
279 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Reviews

1 / 6

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 7,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost R642, while return flights cost around R1 217.

  • How much is a return flight to Zanzibar?

    A return flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around R78, however they can be found for as little as R68.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 35 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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