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R3 204 Find Cheap Flights to Zanzibar

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Cheapest return fare
R6 980
Typical prices: R5 045-R7 313
RwandAir
Thu 12/3Fri 20/3
JNB - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 376
Typical prices: R5 711-R7 995
FlySafair
Sat 14/3Tue 17/3
JNB - ZNZ • Direct
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Most flights • 3 per week
FlySafair
Best reviews • 8,2 score
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Zanzibar

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Zanzibar

Thu, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 20
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
19h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
R6 980RwandAir
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
9h 00m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
R6 996RwandAir
Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
9h 00m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
17:00 - 15:40
ZNZ
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JNB
23h 40m
1 stop
R7 012RwandAir
Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:30
JNB
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ZNZ
12h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10
ZNZ
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JNB
9h 05m
1 stop
R7 043Ethiopian Air
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:30
JNB
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ZNZ
12h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 - 13:05
ZNZ
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JNB
9h 45m
1 stop
R7 075Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
9h 00m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 2:20
ZNZ
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JNB
8h 40m
1 stop
R7 091RwandAir
Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:30
JNB
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ZNZ
12h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10
ZNZ
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JNB
9h 05m
1 stop
R7 107Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
9h 00m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 2:20
ZNZ
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JNB
8h 40m
1 stop
R7 123RwandAir
Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15
JNB
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ZNZ
8h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10
ZNZ
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JNB
9h 05m
1 stop
R7 139Ethiopian Air
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15
JNB
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ZNZ
8h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10
ZNZ
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JNB
9h 05m
1 stop
R7 154Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Zanzibar

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Zanzibar is May, where tickets cost R5 933 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R8 106 and R7 440 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R5 933.

What is a good deal for flights to Zanzibar?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Zanzibar, 25% of our users found tickets to Zanzibar for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R3 108 one-way - R6 989 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Zanzibar Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR3 204
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

When to book flights to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Zanzibar based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Zanzibar flights

  • Which airlines have the best Economy Class baggage policy?

    If you're travelling with a lot of luggage and looking for the best deals, have a look at flights with Kenya Airways. Economy Class tickets for Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) to Zanzibar include one carry-on bag weighing around 8 kg, and two checked bags weighing 23 kg each. The standard allowance for checked baggage on Economy flights is one 23 kg bag. Kenya Airways flights in conjunction with other airlines won't have the same allowance, so be aware of that.

  • Which airlines offer Special Assistance to those with reduced mobility?

    Passengers with reduced mobility on flights from South Africa to Zanzibar can receive special assistance from airlines such as South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways. These airlines offer wheelchair services, Priority boarding, and trained staff. South African Airways operates flights from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar. Ethiopian Airlines operates flights from JNB with a stopover in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) before reaching ZNZ. Kenya Airways operates flights from JNB and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, with a stopover in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) en route to Zanzibar.

  • How far is Zanzibar Intl Airport from central Zanzibar?

    There are 7 km between Zanzibar city centre and Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Zanzibar’s airport?

    Zanzibar is served by Zanzibar Intl Airport, also commonly referred to as Abeid Amani Karume Intl or Zanzibar Intl. The airport code is ZNZ.

  • How much is a flight to Zanzibar?

    On average, a flight to Zanzibar costs R5 746. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R2 788 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R6 805. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R8 063 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Zanzibar.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally at night, when flights cost R6 631 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R8 004.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Zanzibar

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Zanzibar? 25% of our users found return tickets to Zanzibar for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R10 645
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Zanzibar flight deals.
  • When arriving at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar, taking a taxi is the most convenient way to reach the city centre. Public transport from the airport can be unreliable and difficult to navigate in Zanzibar, though it is much cheaper than taking a taxi.
  • When taking a self-transfer flight, like South African Airways or Precision Airways via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, be aware of potential risks such as tight connection times, separate ticketing, and the need to collect and re-check baggage.
  • If you're travelling from Durban or Cape Town with FlySafair to save on flight costs, pack as lightly as possible. FlySafair tickets don't include a checked baggage allowance, which could increase the ticket cost by more than is affordable to you.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Zanzibar. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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FlySafairOverall score based on 124 reviews
6,5Food
8,6Crew
8,3Boarding
7,8Comfort
6,0Entertainment
Airline reviews

I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

10,0 ExcellentGilbert, Dec 2025
CPT - JNB
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I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

My second leg of the journey was cancelled - Without notifying me. No agents at the airport upon check in told me either. I arrived in Johannesburg South Africa with no connecting flight to Cape Town. I had to scramble to get a hotel room at the airport and a flight the next morning to Cape Town in another airline at my own expense. Out of pocket additional cost to me was over $500.00. Flysafar did not help me at all. They were very disappointing. I would be extremely hesitant to use them again.

Seats are very narrow. Boarding was delayed. The R85 voucher is insufficient for a wine and mixed nuts. Needs to be increased for "business class".

Our flight was canceled. The airline was apparently on strike.

Don’t waist money on priority. Changed the gates. Then let everyone through while priority row was twice as long. Got sooner to my seat jumping to the end of the line

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.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

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

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

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

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