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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 3:30 amJNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
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4:20 am - 1:05 pmZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
$370Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 6:15 pmJNB-ZNZ
8h 55m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 8:10 pmZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
$372Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 12:55 pmJNB-ZNZ
13h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 am - 1:05 pmZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
$373Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 15
RwandAir Logo
4:50 pm - 1:10 pmJNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 2:20 amZNZ-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
$388RwandAir
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
RwandAir Logo
4:50 pm - 1:10 pmJNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 2:20 amZNZ-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
$389RwandAir
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Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 28
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9:00 am - 1:35 pmJNB-ZNZ
3h 35mnonstop
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1:50 am - 4:40 amZNZ-JNB
3h 50mnonstop
$397FlySafair
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 4:15 amJNB-ZNZ
10h 15m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 10:55 amZNZ-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
$468Kenya Airways
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 4
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 am - 4:15 amJNB-ZNZ
25h 50m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 12:25 amZNZ-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
$486Kenya Airways
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Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 28
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-ZNZ
3h 30mnonstop
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12:50 am - 1:15 pmZNZ-JNB
13h 25m1 stop
$489Air Tanzania
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 25
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 5:10 amJNB-ZNZ
13h 55m1 stop
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1:10 am - 1:15 pmZNZ-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
$495Air Tanzania
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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For a smooth departure, check your boarding pass carefully as some flights use different terminals than expected.

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To avoid long queues, complete your visa electronically before arriving at ZNZ.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights

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 round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to Zanzibar, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Zanzibar back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $532 and $478 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $396, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$263
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights

  • 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 $263 for a one-way ticket and $370 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 Intl.

  • 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, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are FlySafair and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 8.3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $500 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $177 or less one-way and $443 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl

Tuesday

Air Tanzania, FlySafair

Air Tanzania, FlySafair

Thursday

Air Tanzania, FlySafair

Air Tanzania, FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Friday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Reviews of the top 4 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 116 reviews
8.7Crew
8.3Boarding
6.5Food
6.0Entertainment
7.7Comfort
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Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

2.0 MediocreAlbert, Nov 2024JNB - DUR
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Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

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,"

The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

Pros: "Did not travel"
Cons: "Because of COV-19 my friend that I did not travel. I tried to contact the airline by all possible means but Air Tanzania did not get back to me. Needless to say we did not receive any reimbursement for the flights paid. Communication with the customers would have been nice and the tickets reimbursed or vouchers offered,"

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

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