Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from £168

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 27 June 2026.

Fri 23/1014:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sat 24/1020:00
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 24/6£362
Fri 27/1114:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop22h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sun 29/1116:40
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 23/6£363
Mon 20/722:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£369
Mon 6/708:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6£370
Wed 15/722:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6£370
Fri 7/814:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Fri 14/807:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop6h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 23/6£379
Tue 14/722:50
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop11h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£385
Thu 2/708:20
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6£387
Wed 8/714:30
JNB
-
ZNZ
2 stops12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/712:05
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6£388
Sun 23/814:15
JNB
-
ZNZ
1 stop6h 15m
Air Tanzania
Wed 26/817:30
ZNZ
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 25/6£392

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£362

One-way from

£168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£374

Good round-trip deal

£366 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 23/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 16/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

22:50-11:00

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 20/7

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£370

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

22:50-11:00

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 22/7

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£370

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

14:30-03:30

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/7

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£370

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

14:15-21:30

1 stop6h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 15/8

22:00-13:15

1 stop16h 15m

£410

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

22:50-03:30

2 stops27h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 21/7

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£440

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

22:50-11:00

1 stop11h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 13/10

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£456

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:15-13:40

2 stops22h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 24/10

17:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

£476
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

08:20-18:15

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 14/8

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£483

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

22:50-03:30

2 stops27h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 17/9

12:05-13:25

1 stop26h 20m

£597

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

02:00-03:30

3 stops48h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 15/8

12:05-20:10

1 stop9h 05m

£760

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Deals found on 26/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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

Booking 89 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of £332). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £414). 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 27 June 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?

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 27 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania 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.

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Related info for your journey

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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 6 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in about 11h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar are separated by a distance of 1554 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 £176. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FlySafair, from £203, and RwandAir, from £232. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    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: Airlink (100%), FlySafair (97%), Air Tanzania (6%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £365. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for £526 on average, our data indicates £429 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar.

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of £332). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of £414). 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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AirlinkCheapest£176Average£408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£245Average£343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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