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Cheapest return fare
R7 852
Typical prices: R6 078-R8 164
Air Tanzania
Fri 23/10Sat 24/10
JNB - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 934
Typical prices: R6 012-R9 199
FlySafair
Thu 13/8Thu 20/8
JNB - ZNZ • Direct
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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

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30
JNB
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
20:00 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
18h 15m
1 stop
R7 852Air Tanzania
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 7:00
JNB
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ZNZ
15h 45m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
18:00 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
R7 868Air Tanzania
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 14:30
JNB
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ZNZ
23h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
18:00 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 15m
1 stop
R7 901Air Tanzania
Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 19
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 7:00
JNB
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ZNZ
15h 45m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
7:30 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
6h 45m
1 stop
R7 918Air Tanzania
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
FlySafair Logo
20:15 - 0:50
JNB
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ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
FlySafair Logo
1:50 - 4:40
ZNZ
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
R7 934FlySafair
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 14:30
JNB
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ZNZ
23h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
17:30 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 45m
1 stop
R7 950Air Tanzania
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 3
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
R8 000Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
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
R8 016Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 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
R8 033Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 11:00
CPT
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ZNZ
18h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 13:00
ZNZ
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CPT
25h 55m
1 stop
R8 821Ethiopian Air
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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 flight to Zanzibar?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Zanzibar was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R7 852 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Zanzibar and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R8 821 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Zanzibar?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Zanzibar from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Zanzibar costs R7 375 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 700 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Zanzibar which costs R9 540 on average, and Cape Town to Zanzibar, which costs R11 358 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R7 654. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R8 850 on average.

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost R7 244 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R9 117 and R8 657 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of R1 643.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Zanzibar depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R7 505 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 623.

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 R8 100 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Zanzibar Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR3 614
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% 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.
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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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Zanzibar was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R7 852 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Zanzibar and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R8 821 in the last 3 days.

  • 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 R7 375. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 700 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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.

  • How many direct flights to Zanzibar are there each week?

    Each week there are around 7 direct flights from within South Africa to Zanzibar. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 29% of flights taking off on this day.

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 R6 276, from Cape Town R11 276
  • 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.
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FlySafairOverall score based on 131 reviews
7,7Comfort
8,5Crew
6,5Food
6,0Entertainment
8,3Boarding
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A snack was advertised on my booking but when they came around I was told that is wrong. I wanted juice so I had to pay for it. I flew business class and was unable to book a business class seat on the website. Lucky there was still one available when I checked in at the airport.

10,0 ExcellentGwendolyn, May 2026
CPT - JNB
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A snack was advertised on my booking but when they came around I was told that is wrong. I wanted juice so I had to pay for it. I flew business class and was unable to book a business class seat on the website. Lucky there was still one available when I checked in at the airport.

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.

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.

The crew members were just okay ,but the food and entertainment need to be improved

No properly information for gat at Tanzania airport, on board written c7 so we were waiting c7 gate, suddenly our name is announce that gate c9 is waiting for us, so thats pooorrr communication

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.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

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

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.

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.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

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.

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.

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

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

Fight excellent but we were not contacted when flight departure was changed to 4 hours earlier; which caused us to almost miss our flight

They should improve their time management and how to reschedule flights in order to avoid long stopovers

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