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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. The distance from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 1554 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (100%), Airlink (100%), FlySafair( 97%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Zanzibar, you will be flying from Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 4.4 mi from the center of Zanzibar. There are 0 flights from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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Average price	£385
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £337). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £556). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZNZ to JNB?

When flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Zanzibar, you will be flying from Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 4.4 mi from the center of Zanzibar. There are 0 flights from Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. The distance from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 1554 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zanzibar, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (100%), Airlink (100%), FlySafair( 97%).
Can I find deals for flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zanzibar to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zanzibar to OR Tambo?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £337). Flying from Zanzibar to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £556). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How often are flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Zanzibar and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

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