Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from R3 442
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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Sat 3/514:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/53:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R6 357
Tue 4/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R6 489
Thu 6/220:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/221:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R7 373
Sun 9/213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 05mAir Tanzania
Sun 16/217:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/1R9 103
Thu 6/31:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 15/310:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R9 855
Best flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Sat 3/514:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/53:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R6 357
Tue 4/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R6 489
Thu 6/220:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/221:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R7 373
Sat 8/213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 05mAir Tanzania
Sun 9/217:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/1R9 103
Thu 6/31:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 15/310:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R9 855
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Zanzibar based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Tue 4/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R6 489
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Data last updated 17 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 22/114:35JNB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 14/212:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop26h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R7 504
Wed 22/113:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 35mAir Tanzania
Fri 14/217:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/1R9 442
Wed 22/122:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/216:45ZNZ - JNB
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R9 837
Thu 23/117:00JNB - ZNZ
2 stops28h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 30/110:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R16 043
Wed 29/11:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 6/210:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/1R9 855
Thu 30/123:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/22:35ZNZ - JNB
2 stops11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R7 072
Tue 4/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R6 489
Thu 6/220:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/221:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R7 373
Sun 9/213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 05mAir Tanzania
Sun 16/217:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/1R9 103
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Tue 25/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 15/1R3 442
Sat 8/222:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R4 683
Mon 7/413:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/1R5 981
Wed 29/11:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/1R6 564
Thu 6/312:20JNB - ZNZ
3 stops45h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R11 774
Thu 6/317:50JNB - ZNZ
3 stops36h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 150
Find flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar 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 17 January 2025.
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JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 3/5
14:30-2:40
1 stop11h 10m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 9/5
3:40-13:05
1 stop10h 25m
R6 357
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/2
9:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 6/2
1:50-4:40
Nonstop3h 50m
R6 489
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/2
20:15-0:50
Nonstop3h 35m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 20/2
21:30-10:55
2 stops14h 25m
R7 373
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/2
13:55-14:00
1 stop23h 05m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 16/2
17:30-12:55
1 stop20h 25m
R9 103
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/3
1:15-1:35
1 stop23h 20m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 15/3
10:10-16:00
1 stop6h 50m
R9 855
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 25/2
9:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
R3 442
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/2
22:00-13:00
1 stop14h 00m
R4 683
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 7/4
13:55-14:00
1 stop23h 05m
R5 981
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 29/1
1:15-19:50
1 stop17h 35m
R6 564
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/3
12:20-10:50
3 stops45h 30m
R11 774
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 10 January 2025.
Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R404). Flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar 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 ZNZ?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania from Johannesburg to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Johannesburg to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar flights?
There is just one airport located in Johannesburg that will serve flights out from Johannesburg to Zanzibar and that airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport. This airport is a major international airport that is located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. The only airport that will accommodate flights from Johannesburg is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the main airport for flights to Zanzibar and is located five kilometers south of the capital of Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
The airlines available that fly directly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar include Kenya Airways, which sometimes can be partially operated by Precision Air, South African Airlines, Precision Air, and Ethiopian Airlines. Out of all the listed airlines, Kenya Airlines has a majority of flights available to fly directly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, with the second being Precision Air, though they partially operate flights with other airlines. These flights, depending on the stopover time and dates chosen, can vary in pricing with the quickest flights and stopover times being more expensive than slower flights.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
The available stopover options when flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar vary on the airlines chosen but typically only one stopover is available when flying to Zanzibar. The location of the stopover can also vary upon the choice of flight and airline. Some locations for stopover include Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which is located in Kenya, Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is located in Tanzania, and Bole International Airport, which is located in Ethiopia. The flight times can all vary for these flights from 6h 23m-12h 28m depending on the airline and length of stopover chosen.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Currently there is no requirement for South African Passport holders to have a visa when visiting Zanzibar. What you will need in order to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is a passport that is valid for at least six months after you depart from Zanzibar.
How can I know whether the airlines/airports in Zanzibar or Johannesburg are sustainable?
To learn about airlines’ sustainability efforts or to get answers to your queries, read and review their annual Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (ESG). Alternatively, the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) evaluates the ecological impacts of carriers, airports, and ground personnel to establish whether their operations and supplies are sustainable. You could also check if the airports are listed in the Airport Carbon Accreditation.
What airlines operating this route have sustainable practices, and what are they?
If you are looking to fly from Johannesburg in a sustainable fashion, consider booking flight tickets with Kenya Airways or Ethiopian Air, which release 66% and 58% less carbon, respectively. Kenya Airways boasts a tree-planting initiative to offset aircraft emissions by absorbing carbon in the atmosphere. Furthermore, the carrier is investing in fuel-efficient planes and green technologies. Ethiopian Airlines is engrossed in sustainable development by adopting green procurement, resource conservation, a modern fleet, and waste minimization.
How can I fly more sustainably from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Passengers set to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) can lower their flight footprints by engaging in a few green practices. For instance, skipping checking bags and minimal packing is an environmentally-responsible travel tip, as increased flight weight implies elevated fuel intake and consequentially greater greenhouse gas emissions. Alternatively, you could fly coach from JNB to ZNZ with environmentally-conscious carriers.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg?
Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zanzibar Intl from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Zanzibar airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at R6 357. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FlySafair and Air Tanzania, with the lowest prices starting at R6 489 and R9 103, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 442. Users have also found prices from R5 981 and R6 564 on Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is generally R6 647, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R2 944. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), you can expect to pay R5 906 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is Nairobi. Addis Ababa follows Nairobi in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights. Dar Es Salaam comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?
Of the flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha. Arusha sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (average of R404). Flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar 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.
Explore flights to Zanzibar departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Top 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. 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 17 January 2025.
Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Zanzibar. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
Airport Company South Africa, which is in charge of Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), requires the airline hub to comply with international and national environmental legislation and has a road map to move the airport to carbon neutrality.
O.R. Tambo Airport has earmarked its terminal buildings for green building certification and has initiatives and projects like lighting control technologies and light reductions, solar and wind power plants, and geyser sleeves to minimize energy consumption.
Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has joined the league of eco-conscious airports with environmentally-responsible practices like modernizing its terminal building with green technologies plus aligning its initiative with environmental legislation.
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