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

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 03:30JNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
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12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
£349Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 03:30JNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 - 20:10ZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
£351Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
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18:40 - 02:20ZNZ-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
£361RwandAir
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10JNB-ZNZ
19h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20ZNZ-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
£364RwandAir
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
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20:15 - 00:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
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22:00 - 12:35ZNZ-JNB
15h 35m3 stops
£411Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 24 May
Kenya Airways Logo
01:35 - 13:50JNB-ZNZ
11h 15m1 stop
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20:40 - 15:50ZNZ-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
£424Kenya Airways
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sun, 24 May
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 09:00JNB-ZNZ
15h 00m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
09:50 - 00:25ZNZ-JNB
15h 35m1 stop
£427Kenya Airways
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Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 00:50JNB-ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:45ZNZ-JNB
7h 30m1 stop
£430Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 24 May
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 18:45JNB-ZNZ
3h 30mdirect
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22:00 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
£452Air Tanzania
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 18:45JNB-ZNZ
3h 30mdirect
Air Tanzania Logo
16:40 - 13:15ZNZ-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
£458Air Tanzania
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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
15 Nov
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
2 stops
ZNZ03:30Zanzibar Intl
22 Nov
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
£349
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Ethiopian Air
15 Nov
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
2 stops
ZNZ03:30Zanzibar Intl
22 Nov
ZNZ12:05Zanzibar Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
£351
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Ethiopian Air
18 Nov
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 55m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55Zanzibar Intl
23 Nov
ZNZ04:20Zanzibar Intl
9h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
£359
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RwandAir flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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RwandAir
29 Jan
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
ZNZ13:10Zanzibar Intl
1 Feb
ZNZ18:40Zanzibar Intl
8h 40m
1 stop
JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
£361
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RwandAir
29 Jan
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
ZNZ13:10Zanzibar Intl
8 Feb
ZNZ18:40Zanzibar Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
£364
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RwandAir
29 Jan
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m
1 stop
ZNZ13:10Zanzibar Intl
1 Feb
ZNZ18:40Zanzibar Intl
8h 40m
1 stop
JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
£365
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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 31 October 2025.
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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

14:30-03:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 22/11

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£349

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

14:30-03:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 22/11

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£351

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

18:40-02:20

1 stop8h 40m

£361

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

16:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/2

18:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

£364

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

20:15-00:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 24/5

22:00-12:35

3 stops15h 35m

£411

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

01:35-13:50

1 stop11h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 24/5

20:40-15:50

1 stop20h 10m

£424

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

17:00-09:00

1 stop15h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/2

09:50-00:25

1 stop15h 35m

£426

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

20:15-00:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 24/5

17:15-23:45

1 stop7h 30m

£430

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

£452

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

14:15-18:45

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/2

16:40-13:15

1 stop21h 35m

£458

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar?

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 £281, 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 £285.

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 £343. 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 Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar for around £407.

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 £287 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 £410 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 £317 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 £307 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 October 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights are approximately 14% 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

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Best price found

£148

Fastest flight time

3h 35m

Direct flights

Wed

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is £148. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £428.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar takes 3h 35m
Direct flights go from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Wednesday. 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
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £236Free CancellationRating
7.2
882 reviews
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FlySafairPriceFrom £246Free CancellationRating
8.3
113 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £257Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom £290Free CancellationRating
7.7
37 reviews
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Air TanzaniaPriceFrom £319Free CancellationRating
7.7
18 reviews
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  • FlySafair Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

    FlySafair operates around 1 flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £382, but momondo users have found FlySafair deals from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from as low as £246 round-trip. FlySafair has been scored 8.3/10 in 113 reviews.

  • Air Tanzania Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

    Across 18 Air Tanzania reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.7/10. Air Tanzania flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar about 2 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from £319 to £390. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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