R4 059 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 and lands at 12:34
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 23:49.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar takes 3h 34m, covering 4 024 km.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar range from R7 656 to R9 677, with an average of R8 478 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 656 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the R8 478 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R7 798 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R9 084 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R237–R1 650 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% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R4 513, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R243 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 three 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 R7 953 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R9 141, a difference of R1 188.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Air Tanzania
• Airlink

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 59m, compared to 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

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

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.

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.