Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg are Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of R11 345 and an overall rating of 6,7, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 206 and an overall rating of 7,6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Zanzibar generally make it to Johannesburg in 3h 50m. The flying distance between the two cities is 4 024 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 morning. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R4 153 for a one-way ticket and R6 437 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zanzibar at 1:50 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 4:40.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 14:35 and lands at 17:25.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R7 284 (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 597 and R9 425 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How often are flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 2% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 100 minutes.

Question 17

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 2% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 18

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 19

What is the most punctual flight time for Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Zanzibar to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air (R6 437) and Air Tanzania (R7 652).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 R6 929 on average.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar usually cost between R8 306 and R10 623 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R6 437 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 7–Oct 14).

Question 24

What are the most popular airlines flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Kenya Airways, followed by Ethiopian Air and Airlink.

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