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R4 552 Find cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zanzibar to OR Tambo departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to OR Tambo (ZNZ-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo 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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14:35 - 17:25ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
9:00 - 13:35JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
R8 116FlySafair
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Sat, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 5
15:15 - 3:55ZNZ-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
23:00 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
13h 00m1 stop
R8 884Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 22
15:15 - 3:55ZNZ-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
23:00 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
13h 00m1 stop
R8 957Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 22
14:35 - 17:25ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
12:10 - 19:50JNB-ZNZ
6h 40m1 stop
R9 304
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Sat, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 5
21:55 - 11:35ZNZ-JNB
14h 40m2 stops
9:00 - 13:35JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
R9 542
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Sat, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 5
14:35 - 17:25ZNZ-JNB
3h 50mdirect
1:15 - 11:10JNB-ZNZ
8h 55m2 stops
R10 657
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Sat, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 4
21:55 - 11:35ZNZ-JNB
14h 40m2 stops
1:15 - 9:20JNB-ZNZ
7h 05m1 stop
R10 712
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Sat, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 4
17:00 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
23:00 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
13h 00m1 stop
R10 785Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 2
3:40 - 9:45ZNZ-JNB
7h 05m1 stop
1:15 - 1:35JNB-ZNZ
23h 20m1 stop
R11 169Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 21
3:40 - 9:45ZNZ-JNB
7h 05m1 stop
17:00 - 1:35JNB-ZNZ
7h 35m1 stop
R11 187Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 22

Flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost R8 719 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets is R12 229 and R11 589 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Zanzibar to Johannesburg found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R8 116 on FlySafair, followed by Ethiopian Air (R8 884). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R6 179 on Kenya Airways and from R8 153 on Ethiopian Air.

Which airlines fly direct between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is FlySafair. The best one-way deal found from FlySafair for the route is R5 707.

How many flights are there between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Zanzibar and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 45m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 50m to travel the 4 024 km between Zanzibar and Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zanzibar at 14:25 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 17:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 14:25 and lands at 17:10.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 552
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zanzibar to OR Tambo 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R249 for a one-way ticket and R444 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zanzibar to Johannesburg flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    You can catch a direct flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg on Tuesday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R11 427 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 R9 375 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    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 Zanzibar to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from 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 from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Zanzibar with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Zanzibar up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R7 690 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Zanzibar Kisauni to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zanzibar Kisauni Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zanzibar Kisauni to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Kisauni

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Top 3 airlines serving from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zanzibar to OR Tambo? 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 107 reviews
6,1Entertainment
8,2Boarding
7,6Comfort
8,7Crew
6,5Food
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Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

8,0 ExcellentMilan, Jan 2024HLA - CPT
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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,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

Boarding was mayhem. Entertainment system wasn't operational. Food was poor. It was like flying in the 1990's. For the price of the ticket, this was not value for money. It felt much more like an extreme discount airline.

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

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

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.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

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

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

Seriously one of the most disappoint experiences I have ever had when flying. My flight got delayed FIVE hours. Nobody wanted to help at the airport (“this is Kenyan booking, we cannot do anything”). I got on the phone with someone from Kenyan for one hour until he finally moved my ticket to a Delta ticket. Then the painful journey restarted - the Delta crew in land kept saying there was no other flight and ai had to wait. An agent called Gerard Robert was being so sarcastic I felt humiliated. He would say things like “you say you understand what I am saying but you are not understanding what so am saying”. I asked him to please speak in a less sarcastic tone and he said “I am not going to speak with you anymore, go find someone else”. These were his words. Tired, after 14 hours in a plane, I just wanted to cry. I looked for another agent, who was an angel and rebooked me to another flights. Thanks to her, I made it to my meeting in Washington-DC. I am going to send a formal complaint to Delta about agent Gerard Robert. It is not fair to speak with customers in that cynical, sarcastic tone. If one works in customer service, it ia important to mind that tones can make people feel humiliated. And turning the back to a customer by saying “Go find someone else” can’t be part of his training.

I almost missed my flight because my previous flight (Mombasa- Nairobi, also Kenyan airways) landed in a different terminal. There was no signs whatsoever, no information shared. It felt messy. If the flights are purchased together, like mine, there has to be indications on how to board to the following one.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zanzibar to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/9Mon
2 stops
14h 40mZNZ-JNB
R4 552
27/12Fri
2 stops
14h 40mZNZ-JNB
R4 899
17/8Sat
2 stops
14h 40mZNZ-JNB
R4 990
16/9Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
13h 15mZNZ-JNB
R6 179
26/12Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
29h 00mZNZ-JNB
R6 197
22/8Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 55mZNZ-JNB
R8 153
20/12Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
15h 50mZNZ-JNB
R13 710
16/8Fri
2 stopsUganda Airlines
19h 00mZNZ-JNB
R20 766
17/8Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
57h 20mZNZ-JNB
R36 559
22/8Thu
2 stopsQatar Airways
28h 50mZNZ-JNB
R40 051

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Zanzibar - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Zanzibar (ZNZ)Tanzania

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Zanzibar

Cabin classes:

R7 111