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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 and lands at 5:43
• Latest: departs at 14:35 and lands at 18:28.

The flight takes about 3h 53m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 3h 53m, covering 4 024 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R8 233 to R10 929, with an average of R9 219 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 233 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 244 return via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared with R8 867 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R279–R395 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R6 561 to R54 480. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R4 969, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

One-stop flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 11% of one-stop connections

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R8 786 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R10 377, a difference of R1 592. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 20m, compared to 8h 28m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 10h 14m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour behind Zanzibar (South Africa Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• BeOnd: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.