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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R3 261

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R7 700

One-way from

R3 261
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/5-22/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 27/2
  • 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 19 December 2024.

Fri 27/128:20JNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/13:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R7 809
Mon 23/1213:55JNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 29/127:30ZNZ - JNB
1 stop6h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/12R10 400
Sun 22/128:40JNB - ZNZ
1 stop10h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 29/1210:10ZNZ - JNB
1 stop7h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R10 581
Thu 19/1222:00JNB - ZNZ
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/121:30ZNZ - JNB
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R12 919
Tue 31/1214:25CPT - ZNZ
2 stops10h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 8/120:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R13 843
Sat 21/129:00JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Tue 31/1214:35ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R15 183
Mon 23/125:45CPT - ZNZ
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/128:25ZNZ - CPT
2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R15 437
Mon 23/1214:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/1217:00ZNZ - CPT
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R16 089
Fri 20/1220:55CPT - ZNZ
1 stop15h 40mFlySafair
Thu 26/121:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 17/12R19 876
Mon 23/1212:35CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 5/122:45ZNZ - CPT
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R27 595

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 19 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 700

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 773

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

23:00-15:15

2 stops15h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/4

19:05-3:55

1 stop9h 50m

R7 791

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

13:55-14:00

1 stop23h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 18/1

17:30-12:55

1 stop20h 25m

R8 932

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

17:15-1:35

1 stop7h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 28/3

10:10-15:50

1 stop6h 40m

R9 404

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

18:05-18:15

2 stops23h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/3

3:20-21:50

2 stops19h 30m

R9 639

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

15:20-2:40

1 stop10h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 14/5

16:15-14:30

2 stops23h 15m

R10 001

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/1

20:40-13:35

1 stop15h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/1

1:50-20:05

2 stops19h 15m

R10 708

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/1

14:15-1:35

1 stop10h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 30/1

10:10-21:40

1 stop12h 30m

R11 415

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/4

13:00-7:55

1 stop17h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 29/4

23:20-17:15

1 stop18h 55m

R12 139

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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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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 R409). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R491). 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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Zanzibar, such as Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania 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

Entertainment

6,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

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

6,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

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
1 605 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

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
3 792 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

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.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 901 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

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

Entertainment

6,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

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 261 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 635 and R5 997, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 789. On average you can expect to pay R6 662. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 852.

  • 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 R409). Flying from South Africa to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of R491). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR4 631AverageR4 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 832AverageR9 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR6 308AverageR10 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 456AverageR10 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR8 396AverageR8 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 016AverageR10 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 818AverageR12 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 979AverageR12 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 953AverageR17 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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