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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R3 446

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Feb 2 — Feb 91
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 28 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 222

One-way from

R3 446

Good round-trip deal

R7 590 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 174 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/2-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 20/2
  • 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 28 January 2025.

Fri 22/814:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/83:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R5 924
Thu 30/120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 6/21:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 27/1R6 073
Thu 30/120:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/211:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R8 103
Fri 21/214:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/22:35ZNZ - CPT
2 stops12h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R8 885
Sun 16/213:30JNB - ZNZ
1 stop22h 40mAir Tanzania
Sun 23/217:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 20mAir Tanzania
Deal found 27/1R9 072
Thu 6/111:15JNB - ZNZ
1 stop7h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 8/113:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop13h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R9 742
Fri 7/320:40CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 55mFlySafair
Thu 13/31:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 27/1R10 581
Thu 13/37:00CPT - ZNZ
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/316:45ZNZ - CPT
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 934
Wed 12/314:30CPT - ZNZ
2 stops17h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 20/310:10ZNZ - CPT
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R12 108
Sat 14/616:35CPT - ZNZ
2 stops33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/63:20ZNZ - CPT
2 stops33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R19 205
Tue 4/319:50CPT - ZNZ
3 stops35h 25mSWISS
Sun 9/39:45ZNZ - CPT
3 stops26h 20mSWISS
Deal found 27/1R190 822
Sat 1/39:30CPT - ZNZ
3 stops69h 45mLufthansa
Sat 8/319:10ZNZ - CPT
2 stops40h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 27/1R192 219

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 28 January 2025.

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

14:35-1:45

1 stop10h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/3

2:35-13:10

2 stops11h 35m

R6 240

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/3

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 228

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 10/3

21:30-11:35

2 stops15h 05m

R8 569

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/2

14:35-1:45

1 stop10h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/2

2:35-14:30

2 stops12h 55m

R8 885

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

13:30-13:10

1 stop22h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 23/2

17:10-12:30

1 stop20h 20m

R9 072

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

1:15-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 17/2

20:40-0:15

1 stop28h 35m

R9 742

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

20:40-13:35

1 stop15h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 13/3

1:50-12:15

1 stop11h 25m

R10 581

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

7:00-0:50

1 stop16h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/3

16:45-22:45

3 stops31h 00m

R10 934

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

14:30-9:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 20/3

10:10-13:35

2 stops28h 25m

R12 108

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

16:35-3:30

2 stops33h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 20/6

3:20-11:50

2 stops33h 30m

R19 205

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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 R402). 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 28 January 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 28 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Zanzibar, such as Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and FlySafair. 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

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

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

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

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
3 726 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

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

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

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

Boarding

8,3

Food

6,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

6,0

Overall

8,2

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 446 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 477 and R6 315, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 579. On average you can expect to pay R6 208. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 756.

  • 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 R402). 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 785AverageR5 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 892AverageR9 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 628AverageR11 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 630AverageR10 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 213AverageR10 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR10 094AverageR12 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 287AverageR12 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 401AverageR19 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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