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Find cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg from R2 854

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 7/5. 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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12:50 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
25h 15m2 stops
23:00 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
13h 00m1 stop
R11 058Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 13
3:40 - 10:55ZNZ-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
12:10 - 19:50JNB-ZNZ
6h 40m1 stop
R11 209Kenya Airways
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 13
20:40 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
17:00 - 1:35JNB-ZNZ
7h 35m1 stop
R11 549Kenya Airways
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 13
3:40 - 10:55ZNZ-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
1:15 - 9:20JNB-ZNZ
7h 05m1 stop
R12 721Kenya Airways
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Thu, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 12
10:10 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
20:40 - 17:30JNB-ZNZ
19h 50m1 stop
R13 704
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Thu, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 22
12:50 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
25h 15m2 stops
10:15 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
25h 45m2 stops
R16 917Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 13
17:00 - 11:35ZNZ-JNB
43h 35m4 stops
14:30 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
21h 30m1 stop
R20 660Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 13
3:40 - 10:55ZNZ-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
17:00 - 1:35JNB-ZNZ
7h 35m1 stop
R26 311Kenya Airways
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Wed, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 22
10:10 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
23:00 - 16:20JNB-ZNZ
16h 20m2 stops
R26 878
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Thu, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 22
17:00 - 11:35ZNZ-JNB
43h 35m4 stops
10:15 - 13:00JNB-ZNZ
25h 45m2 stops
R26 954Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 13

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 Sunday, 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 September, where tickets cost R9 905 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets is R12 362 and R12 324 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 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 R11 058 on Ethiopian Air, followed by Kenya Airways (R11 209). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R2 854 on FlySafair and from R6 181 on Kenya Airways.

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 902.

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.

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

R2 854
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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 R151 for a one-way ticket and R585 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 737 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 761 and an overall rating of 7,2, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 650 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R5 161 or less one-way.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Kisauni to OR Tambo, 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.
8,3
FlySafairOverall score based on 106 reviews
7,7comfort
8,2boarding
6,6food
6,2entertainment
8,7crew
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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"

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.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

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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.
7/5Tue
directFlySafair
3h 45mZNZ-JNB
R2 854
10/5Fri
2 stops
13h 50mZNZ-JNB
R4 820
9/5Thu
2 stops
13h 50mZNZ-JNB
R4 858
7/5Tue
2 stops
13h 50mZNZ-JNB
R4 877
15/5Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
14h 05mZNZ-JNB
R6 181
8/5Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
6h 50mZNZ-JNB
R6 219
15/5Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
21h 50mZNZ-JNB
R8 468
6/5Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 55mZNZ-JNB
R14 403
14/5Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 10mZNZ-JNB
R14 422
31/7Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
37h 00mZNZ-JNB
R17 409

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Zanzibar - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Zanzibar (ZNZ)Tanzania

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Zanzibar

Cabin classes:

R8 714