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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R4 016

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Apr 4 — Apr 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Zanzibar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Zanzibar flight deals. Data was last updated 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 693

One-way from

R4 016

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 259

Good round-trip deal

R6 890 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 636 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 990 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 614 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl.
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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 30 March 2025.

Fri 2/58:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/517:00ZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/3R5 693
Thu 1/520:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 8/51:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 29/3R5 729
Wed 18/61:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 1/720:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3R6 890
Thu 8/520:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/58:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R7 056
Mon 31/314:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 15mAir Tanzania
Sun 6/41:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/3R7 977
Thu 29/515:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/63:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/3R8 843
Thu 8/515:15CPT - ZNZ
1 stop8h 35mFlySafair
Tue 13/514:35ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 29/3R8 880
Wed 14/56:15CPT - ZNZ
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/517:00ZNZ - CPT
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R9 377
Thu 29/514:30CPT - ZNZ
2 stops10h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 4/63:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R11 072
Wed 7/513:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 14/523:20ZNZ - CPT
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R14 370
Wed 14/516:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/53:10ZNZ - CPT
2 stops33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R15 365

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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 30 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

8:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/5

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R5 693

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 8/5

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 729

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

1:15-9:20

1 stop7h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/7

20:40-10:55

1 stop15h 15m

R6 890

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 17/5

8:20-13:15

1 stop5h 55m

R7 056

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

15:25-18:15

1 stop25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/6

3:40-13:00

1 stop10h 20m

R8 843

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

15:15-0:50

1 stop8h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/5

14:35-22:35

1 stop9h 00m

R8 880

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

6:15-2:30

2 stops19h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 21/5

17:00-8:50

2 stops16h 50m

R9 377

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

14:15-21:50

2 stops30h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 20/9

22:20-13:15

1 stop15h 55m

R10 077

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

14:30-1:40

2 stops10h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/6

3:40-22:10

1 stop19h 30m

R11 072

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-8:00

1 stop18h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/5

23:20-10:50

1 stop36h 30m

R14 370

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Zanzibar

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 R378). 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 30 March 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 30 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Zanzibar, such as FlySafair, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. 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
112 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

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
112 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
112 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

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
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
112 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 746 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
112 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

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
764 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
112 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

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
263 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
112 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 6
8,0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

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?

    R4 016 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tanzania. You may also be able to find cheap deals on FlySafair and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R4 053 and R6 116, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 490. On average you can expect to pay R6 173. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 766.

  • 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 R378). 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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AirlinkCheapestR4 732AverageR5 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 696AverageR9 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 544AverageR11 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 118AverageR10 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 277AverageR12 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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