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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from £271

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Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 18:15JNB-ZNZ
8h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:20 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
£271Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 28 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 18:15JNB-ZNZ
8h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:20 - 13:05ZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
£281Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 4 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
Logo
17:00 - 07:05JNB-ZNZ
13h 05m2 stops
Logo
23:50 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
41h 00m2 stops
£299
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Logo
22:00 - 07:05JNB-ZNZ
8h 05m1 stop
Logo
22:00 - 07:55ZNZ-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
£343
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Kenya Airways Logo
01:25 - 20:05JNB-ZNZ
17h 40m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
19h 55m1 stop
£349Kenya Airways
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20ZNZ-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
£354RwandAir
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
01:25 - 04:15JNB-ZNZ
25h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
£355Kenya Airways
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Sun, 28 Sep - Thu, 16 Oct
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 18:45JNB-ZNZ
3h 30mdirect
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
£364Air Tanzania
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Tue, 30 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 07:00JNB-ZNZ
15h 45m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
£378Air Tanzania
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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20ZNZ-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
£394RwandAir
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Tue, 9 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
27 Sept
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
2 stops
ZNZ03:30Zanzibar Intl
4 Oct
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
£270
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Ethiopian Air
28 Sept
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 55m
1 stop
ZNZ18:15Zanzibar Intl
5 Oct
ZNZ04:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
£271
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Ethiopian Air
4 Oct
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 55m
1 stop
ZNZ18:15Zanzibar Intl
9 Oct
ZNZ04:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
£281
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Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight tickets
Kenya Airways
4 Oct
JNB01:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m
1 stop
ZNZ20:05Zanzibar Intl
12 Oct
ZNZ20:55Zanzibar Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
£349
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Kenya Airways
28 Sept
JNB01:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
2 stops
ZNZ04:15Zanzibar Intl
16 Oct
ZNZ10:10Zanzibar Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
£355
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Kenya Airways
27 Sept
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 15m
2 stops
ZNZ04:15Zanzibar Intl
18 Oct
ZNZ04:55Zanzibar Intl
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB00:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
£364
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

08:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/10

04:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

£271

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

08:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/10

04:20-13:05

1 stop9h 45m

£281

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

17:00-07:05

2 stops13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/10

23:50-15:50

2 stops41h 00m

£299

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

22:00-07:05

1 stop8h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/10

22:00-07:55

1 stop10h 55m

£343

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

01:25-20:05

1 stop17h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/10

20:55-15:50

1 stop19h 55m

£349

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

£354

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

01:25-04:15

2 stops25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 16/10

10:10-15:50

1 stop6h 40m

£355

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 15/10

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

£364

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

14:15-07:00

1 stop15h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 15/10

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

£378

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 21/12

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

£394

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £270, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Zanzibar during the month of May, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £277.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was £281. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar for around £382.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Flying to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £281 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are £387 on average. Flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around £306 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as £303 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (JNB to ZNZ) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

Fastest flight time

3h 30m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar takes 3h 30m
Direct flights go from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is FlySafair..
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)
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  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl by plane?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo and Zanzibar Intl are 1556.5 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 3h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

  • What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FlySafairPriceFrom £217Free CancellationRating
8.3
116 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £231Free CancellationRating
7.2
861 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £253Free CancellationRating
6.9
280 reviews
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Air TanzaniaPriceFrom £309Free CancellationRating
7.8
15 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom £348Free CancellationRating
7.6
36 reviews
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  • FlySafair Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

    FlySafair operates around 2 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £474, but momondo users have found FlySafair deals from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from as low as £295 round-trip. FlySafair has been scored 8.3/10 in 116 reviews.

  • Air Tanzania Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

    Across 15 Air Tanzania reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.8/10. Air Tanzania flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar about 2 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from £420 to £504. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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