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Cheap flights from South Africa 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
janv. 22 — janv. 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 janvier 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 357

One-way from

R3 442
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 janvier 2025.

sam. 3/514:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
ven. 9/53:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R6 357
mar. 4/29:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
jeu. 6/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R6 489
jeu. 6/220:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 20/221:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R7 373
ven. 14/314:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
sam. 22/319:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop18h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R9 028
dim. 9/213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 05mAir Tanzania
dim. 16/217:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/1R9 103
jeu. 20/218:05CPT - ZNZ
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
ven. 21/22:35ZNZ - CPT
3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 460
jeu. 20/216:40CPT - ZNZ
1 stop7h 10mFlySafair
jeu. 27/21:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop8h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R9 799
jeu. 6/31:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
sam. 15/310:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R9 855
jeu. 13/223:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 35mKenya Airways
jeu. 20/210:10ZNZ - CPT
1 stop12h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/1R11 849
lun. 17/312:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
lun. 24/322:45ZNZ - CPT
1 stop36h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 470

Find flights from South Africa to Zanzibar within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 janvier 2025.

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 3/5

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

ven. 9/5

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R6 357

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/2

9:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

jeu. 6/2

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 489

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 6/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

jeu. 20/2

21:30-10:55

2 stops14h 25m

R7 373

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

ven. 14/3

14:35-1:45

1 stop10h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

sam. 22/3

19:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

R9 028

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/2

13:55-14:00

1 stop23h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

dim. 16/2

17:30-12:55

1 stop20h 25m

R9 103

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 20/2

18:05-18:15

2 stops23h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

ven. 21/2

2:35-20:30

3 stops18h 55m

R9 460

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 20/2

16:40-0:50

1 stop7h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

jeu. 27/2

1:50-8:50

1 stop8h 00m

R9 799

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 6/3

1:15-1:35

1 stop23h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

sam. 15/3

10:10-16:00

1 stop6h 50m

R9 855

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 13/2

23:00-1:35

1 stop25h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

jeu. 20/2

10:10-21:40

1 stop12h 30m

R11 849

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

lun. 17/3

12:35-7:45

1 stop18h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

lun. 24/3

22:45-10:30

1 stop36h 45m

R12 470

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Zanzibar

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R404). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 janvier 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 janvier 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Zanzibar, such as FlySafair, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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
3 752 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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
7,2
Good
773 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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
6,7
Okay
276 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

8,3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Zanzibar. 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 into for flights to Zanzibar from South Africa?

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.

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

    R3 442 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Tanzania and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R5 981 and R6 150, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 944. On average you can expect to pay R6 647. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 906.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Zanzibar?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar (average of R404). Flying from South Africa 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR4 831AverageR5 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 982AverageR9 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 697AverageR11 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 720AverageR11 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR8 716AverageR9 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 387AverageR10 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR10 192AverageR12 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 396AverageR12 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 560AverageR20 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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