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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar:

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 12:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar takes 3h 34m, covering 1,554 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar range from $464 to $586, with an average of $514 over the past 12 months. Anything below $464 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $514 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $473 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $551 for nonstop.

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Airlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights are:

• FlySafair: 97% on time
• Airlink: 70% on time
• Air Tanzania: 26% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 70% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $437 to $4,223. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $281, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $482 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $554, a difference of $72.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• Air Tanzania

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 06m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 8h 24m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights:

• FlySafair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Air Tanzania: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Tanzania: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.