How long is the flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

Ethiopian Air can get you from Durban to Zanzibar in just under 12h. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1699 mi between Durban and Zanzibar.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durban to Zanzibar as you normally would.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Zanzibar?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2026.

Mon 28/1214:15 -

2 stops12h 00m

Tue 29/1212:05 -

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Deal found 3/11£488

Sun 27/1214:15 -

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Tue 29/1212:05 -

1 stop26h 20m

Deal found 3/11£490

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1 stop27h 00m

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1 stop10h 20m

Deal found 3/11£505

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Mon 28/1219:10 -

1 stop19h 15m

Deal found 3/11£506

Tue 15/1214:15 -

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Thu 24/1204:05 -

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Deal found 2/11£534

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1 stop10h 20m

Deal found 2/11£536

Fri 25/1214:15 -

2 stops12h 00m

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1 stop10h 20m

Deal found 3/11£554

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Round-trip from	£488
One-way from	£307
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£592

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27/12-28/12
3 total stops
38h 20m total
Durban to Zanzibar

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2 total stops
13h 00m total
Durban to Zanzibar

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/12

17:00-07:00

2 stops13h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

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DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/12

07:00-16:35

1 stop8h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£428

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/12

14:15-18:15

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£429

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/12

14:15-10:55

1 stop19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£474

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 26/12

14:15-10:55

1 stop19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£474

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/12

14:15-03:15

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 24/12

04:05-13:25

1 stop10h 20m

£534

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/12

14:15-03:15

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 4/1

04:05-13:25

1 stop10h 20m

£537

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/12

18:40-03:15

3 stops31h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 31/12

12:05-18:05

2 stops31h 00m

£644

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 27/11

18:40-03:15

3 stops31h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/12

04:05-13:25

1 stop10h 20m

£649

DurbanZanzibar

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DURZNZ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/12

18:40-10:55

2 stops15h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/12

04:05-18:05

2 stops15h 00m

£680

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar (average of £516). Flying from Durban to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of £695). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Durban to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £540 and £609 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £488 on Ethiopian Air (28 Dec–29 Dec).

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How long is the flight from Durban to Zanzibar?
Ethiopian Air can get you from Durban to Zanzibar in just under 12h. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1699 mi between Durban and Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Zanzibar (average of £516). Flying from Durban to Zanzibar in May is currently the most expensive (average of £695). 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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The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £488 on Ethiopian Air (28 Dec–29 Dec).