Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from £218
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.
Mon 2/203:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Tue 10/217:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/1£321
Thu 12/303:10
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Fri 20/318:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/1£325
Sat 28/308:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/412:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£328
Fri 27/308:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/412:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£330
Fri 27/308:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/412:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£331
Fri 27/308:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/412:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£332
Fri 29/514:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/604:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£333
Wed 25/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£334
Sun 15/223:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£335
Sun 26/414:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/417:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£336
Sun 29/314:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/412:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£337
Fri 13/314:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/319:10
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£340
Best flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Fri 29/514:30
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/604:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£333
Fri 20/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/212:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£335
Sun 15/208:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£335
Sun 26/422:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop13h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/417:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£335
Fri 13/308:20
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/304:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£335
Fri 13/314:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/304:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£335
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£335
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Zanzibar based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Sat 28/309:00
JNB
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ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Thu 2/401:50
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/1£451
Sat 28/309:00
JNB
-
ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
FlySafair
Sat 4/414:35
ZNZ
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 27/1£546
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Data last updated 28 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 2/203:10
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop9h 00m
RwandAir
Tue 10/217:00
ZNZ
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JNB
1 stop23h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/1£321
Tue 3/214:15
JNB
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ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30m
Air Tanzania
Mon 9/201:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 27/1£421
Thu 5/223:00
JNB
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ZNZ
2 stops27h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/204:20
ZNZ
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JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£400
Fri 13/214:30
JNB
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ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£352
Fri 13/208:20
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/212:05
ZNZ
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JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£371
Sat 14/214:30
JNB
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ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/204:20
ZNZ
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JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£413
Sun 15/223:00
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/204:20
ZNZ
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JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£335
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
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ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/204:20
ZNZ
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JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£344
Mon 16/223:00
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop12h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/212:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£363
Tue 17/216:50
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 22/218:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop8h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/1£354
Tue 17/208:20
JNB
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ZNZ
1 stop27h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£430
Wed 25/214:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/204:20
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£334
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Sun 5/712:00
JNB
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ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Airlink
Deal found 27/1£218
Sun 28/612:00
JNB
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ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35m
Airlink
Deal found 27/1£266
Fri 20/314:30
JNB
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ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£288
Sun 28/614:30
JNB
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ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£344
Sat 7/212:30
JNB
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ZNZ
3 stops47h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£472
Thu 5/312:30
JNB
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ZNZ
4 stops38h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£534
Tue 3/312:30
JNB
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ZNZ
4 stops38h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£552
Sat 11/712:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
3 stops52h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1£593
Fri 24/412:30
JNB
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ZNZ
4 stops38h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1£594
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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Zanzibar
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 29/5
14:30-02:30
1 stop11h 00m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 8/6
04:20-13:05
1 stop9h 45m
£333
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
14:30-03:30
2 stops12h 00m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 27/2
12:05-20:10
1 stop9h 05m
£335
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/2
08:20-18:15
1 stop8h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Fri 20/2
04:20-13:05
1 stop9h 45m
£335
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 26/4
22:50-12:55
1 stop13h 05m
Zanzibar Intl
Thu 30/4
17:00-03:55
1 stop11h 55m
£335
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
08:20-18:15
1 stop8h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 16/3
04:20-13:05
1 stop9h 45m
£335
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
14:30-03:30
2 stops12h 00m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 22/3
04:20-13:05
1 stop9h 45m
£335
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/2
14:30-03:30
2 stops12h 00m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 25/2
04:20-13:05
1 stop9h 45m
£335
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/7
12:00-16:35
Nonstop3h 35m
£218
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 28/6
12:00-16:35
Nonstop3h 35m
£266
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB - ZNZ
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/3
14:30-03:30
2 stops12h 00m
£288
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.
Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of £165). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in November is currently the most expensive (average of £234). 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 JNB to ZNZ?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?
Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £302.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 41m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
If you book a flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl per day from 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 11h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 1554 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip from £215. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from £226, and Kenya Airways, from £231. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £86. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £290. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for £411 on average, our data indicates £362 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of £165). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in November is currently the most expensive (average of £234). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 January 2026.
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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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