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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 return 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 return flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
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1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R4 875FlySafair
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R4 910FlySafair
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R4 928FlySafair
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Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 21
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
R5 248FlySafair
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Thu, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 8
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20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
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22:00 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
R6 173
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Thu, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 28
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20:15 - 0:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
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22:00 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
R6 209
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Fri, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 28
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 4:15JNB-ZNZ
10h 15m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
R6 494Kenya Airways
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Thu, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 22
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 4:15JNB-ZNZ
10h 15m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
R6 511Kenya Airways
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Tue, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 12:55JNB-ZNZ
13h 05m1 stop
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4:20 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
R6 849Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 1
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14:30 - 3:30JNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
R7 098Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

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, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Zanzibar back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Thursday 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 R6 529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R9 376 and R8 468 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R7 512, 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 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR2 242
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo 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

  • 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 R126 for a one-way ticket and R274 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at Zanzibar, also known as 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 direct flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R8 846 and an overall rating of 6,9, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R6 714 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • 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 R3 193 or less one-way and R7 736 or less round-trip.
  • 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 direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo 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.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,0Food
8,3Comfort
6,6Entertainment
8,9Crew
8,5Boarding
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

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,"

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

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

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

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

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.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

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