ZNZ - JNB

R4 148 Find Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R6 464
Typical prices: R8 328-R8 538
Ethiopian Air
Tue 22/9Tue 29/9
ZNZ - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R9 640
FlySafair
Tue 22/9Tue 29/9
ZNZ - JNB • Direct
Direct flights
5 days a week
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
You can fly direct with FlySafair and Airlink. Average duration is 3h 51m
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FlySafair
Most punctual • 98% on-time
Night flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg (ZNZ-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
8h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R6 464Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
8h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R6 464Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
8h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R6 529Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 18:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
8h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R6 545Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 3
Air Tanzania Logo
8:20 - 13:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
5h 55m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 13:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
22h 15m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R7 599Air Tanzania
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Air Tanzania Logo
17:30 - 13:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
6h 15m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R7 858Air Tanzania
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 26
Air Tanzania Logo
8:20 - 13:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
5h 55m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 7:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
15h 45m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R8 409Air Tanzania
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Kenya Airways Logo
9:50 - 0:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 13:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
24h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R9 381Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Kenya Airways Logo
4:40 - 0:15ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
9:25 - 2:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
16h 15m3 stops Cape Town Intl Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 714Kenya Airways
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 26
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 8:00ZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 20m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone Cape Town Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 20:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
6h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R12 167Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zanzibar to OR Tambo flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar usually cost between R9 186 and R10 045 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R6 464 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 22–Sept 29).

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

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

When flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Zanzibar, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost R7 388 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R11 762 and R9 559 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R7 422 on average.

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Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R4 148
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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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

  • 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 51m. The most common departure time is 1:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R4 148 for a one-way ticket and R6 464 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg are Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R9 338 and an overall rating of 7,6, Air Tanzania is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 507 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • 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.

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 R3 944 or less one-way.

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

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zanzibar Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink

Airlink

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Thursday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl

Tuesday

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Wednesday

Airlink

Airlink

Thursday

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

Airlink

Airlink

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Zanzibar to OR Tambo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Zanzibar (ZNZ)
OR Tambo (JNB)