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$225 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (JNB-ZNZ)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 pm - 7:50 pmJNB-ZNZ
25h 50m1 stop
8:40 pm - 9:45 amZNZ-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
$352Kenya Airways
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 18
9:00 am - 1:25 pmJNB-ZNZ
3h 25mnonstop
2:25 pm - 5:10 pmZNZ-JNB
3h 45mnonstop
$358FlySafair
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 18
11:00 pm - 3:15 pmJNB-ZNZ
15h 15m2 stops
4:15 pm - 1:05 pmZNZ-JNB
21h 50m2 stops
$379Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
2:30 pm - 3:15 pmJNB-ZNZ
23h 45m2 stops
4:15 pm - 1:05 pmZNZ-JNB
21h 50m2 stops
$392Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28
8:20 am - 3:15 pmJNB-ZNZ
29h 55m2 stops
4:15 pm - 8:00 pmZNZ-JNB
28h 45m2 stops
$394Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
12:10 pm - 10:50 pmJNB-ZNZ
9h 40m2 stops
3:55 am - 3:50 pmZNZ-JNB
12h 55m1 stop
$405Kenya Airways
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Tue, May 7 - Fri, May 17
12:10 pm - 11:10 amJNB-ZNZ
22h 00m2 stops
3:55 am - 12:15 amZNZ-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
$417Kenya Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
12:10 pm - 10:50 pmJNB-ZNZ
9h 40m2 stops
10:10 am - 3:50 pmZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
$425Kenya Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
1:15 am - 10:25 pmJNB-ZNZ
20h 10m1 stop
3:55 am - 12:15 amZNZ-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
$437Kenya Airways
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Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 17
9:00 am - 1:25 pmJNB-ZNZ
3h 25mnonstop
2:25 pm - 5:10 pmZNZ-JNB
3h 45mnonstop
$619FlySafair
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Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Zanzibar on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar is April, where tickets cost $454 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is $494 and $487 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Kenya Airways ($225) and FlySafair ($302). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Kenya Airways ($352) and FlySafair ($358).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar direct and that is FlySafair. The best one-way deal found from FlySafair for the route is $310.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in Zanzibar, with an average flight time of 3h 25m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg is typically 3h 25m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,554 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 9:00 am and will be landing in Zanzibar at 1:25 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar jets off at 9:00 am and lands at 1:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$225
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights

  • Are there lounges at Zanzibar International Airport?

    There are only airport lounges at the Zanzibar International Airport. These include lounges with pay-per-use and single visit pass access or lounge memberships. Regardless of the class you’re flying, you can access a lounge through a membership program. One of the lounges you can use is the Paradise Arrival Business Lounge which is located in Terminal 2, Airside on the ground floor. This serves arriving flights only and is open 24 hours. To access the lounge, you need a pre-paid lounge pass or a membership program. You can also use the Dhow Lounge located in Terminal 2 in International Departures, Airside. The lounge access also requires a prepaid lounge pass or membership programs.

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport offer disabled access?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport offers 6 terminals for Domestic, International, and Transit flights. All these terminals are equipped with facilities for disabled access. If you need assistance with wheelchair access or any other disabilities, contact the airline before travelling. In the terminal building, porter services and baggage trolleys are available in the drop-off zones. The terminals, which were refurbished before the 2010 World Cup, have wheelchair ramps throughout and travellators for minimal walking. Also, there are adapted lifts if you need travel between floors, some equipped with Braille signs.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar was $225 for a one-way ticket and $352 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Johannesburg and on arrival in Zanzibar.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Johannesburg and Zanzibar are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Zanzibar Kisauni.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar on Tuesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, FlySafair or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are FlySafair and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 8.3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $439 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and ZNZ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from JNB to Zanzibar

  • If you’re travelling from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, you can travel via Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). OR Tambo airport is served by airlines like KLM, Cemair, Etihad, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic.
  • For your spiritual needs, you can use the prayer room/chapel at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport located on Terminal B Level 2. The Muslim Prayer Room is at Terminal A in the Arrivals Hall, in the basement.
  • When you arrive at Zanzibar International Airport, you can use the children’s play area, Airside by Gate 11 to keep your kids active.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Kisauni, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Kisauni

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Nonstop returns

Zanzibar Kisauni to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Top 3 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
FlySafairOverall score based on 106 reviews
6.2entertainment
6.6food
8.2boarding
8.7crew
7.7comfort
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Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

8.0 ExcellentMilan, Jan 2024HLA - CPT
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Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

Great job in making sure that the customer is always having a great time

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/1Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
7h 05mJNB-ZNZ
$225
5/8Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
7h 35mJNB-ZNZ
$268
7/19Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
12h 40mJNB-ZNZ
$288
7/20Sat
nonstopFlySafair
3h 25mJNB-ZNZ
$302
7/20Sat
2 stopsKenya Airways
17h 10mJNB-ZNZ
$314
5/2Thu
3 stops
21h 30mJNB-ZNZ
$413
5/8Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
29h 55mJNB-ZNZ
$427
7/19Fri
2 stops
10h 45mJNB-ZNZ
$695
5/12Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
28h 00mJNB-ZNZ
$726
8/8Thu
3 stopsQatar Airways
37h 20mJNB-ZNZ
$774

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 45mJNB-ZNZ
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 40mZNZ-JNB
$369
4/29Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 45mJNB-ZNZ
5/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 40mZNZ-JNB
$389
4/29Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 45mJNB-ZNZ
5/15Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 40mZNZ-JNB
$413
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 00mJNB-ZNZ
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 45mZNZ-JNB
$491
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 00mJNB-ZNZ
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 40mZNZ-JNB
$660
4/29Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 40mJNB-ZNZ
5/14Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 40mZNZ-JNB
$785
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 00mJNB-ZNZ
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
42h 15mZNZ-JNB
$803
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 00mJNB-ZNZ
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
42h 15mZNZ-JNB
$947
4/29Mon
multi-stop
35h 50mJNB-ZNZ
5/12Sun
multi-stop
33h 45mZNZ-JNB
$1,620
4/30Tue
multi-stop
44h 10mJNB-ZNZ
5/6Mon
multi-stop
34h 30mZNZ-JNB
$2,088

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Johannesburg - Zanzibar Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Zanzibar (ZNZ)Tanzania

Return flight deals:

Zanzibar - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

$465

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