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$164+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$366
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$164
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/122:30 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/1912:05 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$366
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2010:50 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/2612:05 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$367
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:20 amJNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/274:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:50 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/245:00 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$388
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:20 amJNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/175:00 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$399
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:50 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/284:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$409
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:50 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/44:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/222:30 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/246:05 pmZNZ - JNB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$436
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/242:30 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/274:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$437
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:00 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops10h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 9/214:55 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11$450
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:50 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops27h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/1912:05 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$456

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/24

2:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 10/27

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$437

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/20

2:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/27

12:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$489

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

2:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 1/3

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$489

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

11:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop10h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 1/31

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$499

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

11:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/25

5:00 pm-3:55 am

1 stop11h 55m

$500

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

8:15 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$164

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

8:15 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$230

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

5:00 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$286

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/15

10:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$303

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

10:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). 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 JNB to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, such as FlySafair, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

6.5

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
116 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

6.5

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
861 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

6.5

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
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

6.5

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 OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar, you will be flying into Zanzibar Intl. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city. Zanzibar Intl is the only Zanzibar airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in just under 12h. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1554 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip from $283. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from $310, and Kenya Airways, from $367. FlySafair is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    On average you can expect to pay $682 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar. The cheapest flight overall is $135 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) is currently priced at $384.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest$283Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$310Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$367Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air TanzaniaCheapest$428Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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