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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zanzibar from R2 828

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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 3 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 104

One-way from

R2 828

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 198

Good round-trip deal

R7 294 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 284 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/7-24/7
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Africa to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R12 722 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 707 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Zanzibar Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 3 June 2025.

Wed 11/622:50JNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/612:05ZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/6R5 835
Thu 17/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Thu 24/71:50ZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 3/6R6 104
Thu 17/720:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/78:20ZNZ - JNB
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6R7 285
Tue 19/81:25JNB - ZNZ
1 stop17h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 26/83:40ZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/6R8 072
Thu 19/614:15JNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Tue 24/612:20ZNZ - JNB
1 stop25h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 2/6R8 395
Thu 21/815:25CPT - ZNZ
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/83:40ZNZ - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/6R8 663
Sat 7/66:40CPT - ZNZ
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/612:05ZNZ - CPT
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6R8 842
Fri 18/716:20CPT - ZNZ
1 stop20h 15mFlySafair
Thu 24/71:50ZNZ - CPT
1 stop21h 55mFlySafair
Deal found 2/6R10 006
Sat 7/614:20CPT - ZNZ
2 stops12h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 14/64:55ZNZ - CPT
1 stop9h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/6R11 133

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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 3 June 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

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

1:50-4:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 104

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

7:45-18:15

1 stop9h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 15/11

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R6 175

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

8:20-11:35

2 stops28h 15m

R7 285

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

1:25-19:50

1 stop17h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 26/8

3:40-0:25

1 stop21h 45m

R8 072

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 24/6

12:20-13:15

1 stop25h 55m

R8 395

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

13:50-10:50

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 30/8

12:05-13:00

1 stop25h 55m

R8 663

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

16:20-13:35

1 stop20h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/7

1:50-22:45

1 stop21h 55m

R10 006

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

18:05-10:50

2 stops15h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 30/7

3:40-21:50

2 stops19h 10m

R10 059

Cape TownZanzibar

CPT - ZNZ

CPTZNZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

14:35-1:40

2 stops10h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 14/10

3:40-13:45

2 stops11h 05m

R11 133

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

20:15-0:50

Nonstop3h 35m

R2 828

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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 R377). 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 3 June 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 3 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Zanzibar, such as FlySafair, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. 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
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Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

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
114 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
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Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

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

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

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

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

6,0

Comfort

7,7

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?

    R2 828 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R5 280 and R6 551, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Zanzibar is R2 077. On average you can expect to pay R5 697. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for R5 638.

  • 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 R377). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Zanzibar

Discover the top 8 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 3 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 562AverageR4 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 527AverageR9 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 899AverageR10 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 538AverageR11 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 551AverageR9 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR9 699AverageR11 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 980AverageR13 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 593AverageR19 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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