Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £334 and £403 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £331 on Ethiopian Air (22 Nov–28 Nov).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 30% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £339.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 56m.

Question 7

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £334 and £403 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £331 on Ethiopian Air (22 Nov–28 Nov).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, RwandAir, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 10m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 1554 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip from £231. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Airlink, from £261, and Ethiopian Air, from £278. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Booking 55 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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of £351). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £403). 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.

Question 14

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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.

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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).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £229. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for £564 on average, our data indicates £262 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar on time: FlySafair (97%), Airlink (94%), Air Tanzania (56%).

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

FlySafair, Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 6 different airlines.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar with no change fees?

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Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£331
One-way from	£206
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£357
Good one-way deal	£262 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
RwandAir	Cheapest£231	Average£345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Airlink	Cheapest£261	Average£411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£278	Average£345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£301	Average£365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Air Tanzania	Cheapest£342	Average£374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£345	Average£357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from £206

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Booking 55 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?

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

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £334 and £403 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £331 on Ethiopian Air (22 Nov–28 Nov).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 9% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% 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?

Kigali (KGL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £339.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £334 and £403 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £331 on Ethiopian Air (22 Nov–28 Nov).