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$213+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 July 29, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/132:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Mon 12/214:40 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/28$471
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/412:10 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/610:10 am
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/28$476
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/142:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 05m
Air Tanzania
Tue 12/158:20 am
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop5h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/28$478
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/22:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Fri 10/92:10 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/26$479
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Fri 10/232:10 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/26$480
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sat 10/242:10 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/28$482
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/132:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sat 12/197:30 am
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/28$486
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/192:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sat 1/210:00 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/24$489
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/142:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Fri 11/206:00 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/26$491
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Tue 9/225:30 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/25$492
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/252:15 pm
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop23h 15m
Air Tanzania
Tue 9/297:35 pm
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 7/26$494
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/149:00 am
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 11/191:50 am
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/26$497

Find 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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$470
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$527

Good round-trip deal

$443 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
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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 July 29, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

2:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/9

12:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$550

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/29

2:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 1/2

12:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$581

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/10

2:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 1/15

3:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$653
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/14

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$703

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

8:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/25

2:10 pm-9:10 am

2 stops20h 00m

$1,068

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/24

12:20 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops52h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/30

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$1,117

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/28

12:20 pm-3:30 am

4 stops38h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 12/4

3:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$1,121

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

8:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/6

12:05 pm-9:00 am

3 stops21h 55m

$1,143

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:25 am-7:30 am

3 stops21h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/9

5:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,150
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:00 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$266

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 25 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of $462). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $561). 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 July 29, 2026.

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 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $398 and $554 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $470 on Air Tanzania (Jan 15-Jan 20).

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 July 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, such as FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Air Tanzania
7.6
Good
24 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,008 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
313 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

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. 6 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 18h 25m. 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 $272. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FlySafair, from $295, and Kenya Airways, from $367. Airlink is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $161. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tanzania and Airlink, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    Before booking your flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: FlySafair (97%), Airlink (92%), Air Tanzania( 7%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $446 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar. The cheapest flight overall is $271 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) is currently priced at $555.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of $462). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $561). 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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$272Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$295Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$367Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air TanzaniaCheapest$368Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$379Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$396Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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