Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar from £213
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ZNZ
25 Oct — 1 Nov1
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 March or October, booked 56 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 25 September 2026.
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Deal found 25/9£331
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Deal found 25/9£332
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1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 22/9£334
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Deal found 24/9£335
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Deal found 23/9£338
Thu 5/1123:00 -
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Deal found 21/9£341
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Deal found 23/9£342
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Deal found 21/9£352
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Deal found 25/9£354
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1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 24/9£354
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 25 September 2026.
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1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 22/9£357
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Nonstop3h 35m
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Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 23/9£501
Sun 6/1214:30 -
1 stop19h 25m
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1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 23/9£357
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2 stops11h 45m
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1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 25/9£358
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1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 25/9£358
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3 stops25h 55m
Deal found 24/9£989
Fri 13/1117:40 -
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Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 22/9£600
Fri 20/1118:35 -
3 stops35h 55m
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Deal found 22/9£991
Tue 24/1109:25 -
3 stops21h 05m
Fri 27/1118:40 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 22/9£1,049
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 25 September 2026.
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Deal found 23/9£438
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Deal found 21/9£461
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Deal found 23/9£501
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Deal found 25/9£512
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Deal found 22/9£517
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Deal found 21/9£521
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Deal found 21/9£527
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Deal found 23/9£563
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Deal found 23/9£615
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Deal found 23/9£624
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Deal found 23/9£638
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Deal found 23/9£676
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Data last updated 25 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 21/9£406
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Deal found 22/9£501
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Deal found 21/9£352
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Deal found 21/9£451
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Deal found 25/9£361
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Deal found 23/9£358
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Deal found 21/9£359
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Deal found 25/9£355
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Deal found 23/9£360
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1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 25/9£354
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 25 September 2026.
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Deal found 23/9£213
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Deal found 24/9£228
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Deal found 23/9£233
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Deal found 25/9£238
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Deal found 22/9£245
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 25 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 25 September 2026.
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JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/11
12:05-09:00
1 stop19h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£239
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/1
12:00-16:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£245
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 14/1
14:30-18:15
1 stop26h 45m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 18/1
04:05-13:30
1 stop10h 25m
£357
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 6/12
14:30-10:55
1 stop19h 25m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 13/12
04:05-13:30
1 stop10h 25m
£357
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 13/2
14:30-03:15
2 stops11h 45m
Zanzibar Intl
Sun 21/2
12:05-13:30
1 stop26h 25m
£358
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 10/1
08:20-03:15
2 stops17h 55m
Zanzibar Intl
Sat 16/1
12:05-20:10
1 stop9h 05m
£358
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/2
12:00-16:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 22/2
12:00-14:55
Nonstop3h 55m
£501
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 18/1
05:00-03:15
3 stops21h 15m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£571
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/11
17:40-14:30
1 stop19h 50m
Zanzibar Intl
Mon 16/11
12:00-14:55
Nonstop3h 55m
£600
JohannesburgZanzibar
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
JNBZNZ
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/3
12:30-03:15
4 stops37h 45m
Zanzibar Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£673
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar
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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?
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.
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 25 September 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £340 and £409 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £331 on Ethiopian Air (20 Nov–26 Nov).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 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?
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.
Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% 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.
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?
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 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?
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.
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 25 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, 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.
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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 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 15h 50m. 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 £231. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from £244, and Airlink, from £261. These flights start at 38% 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 (53%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £262. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Zanzibar Intl) can be booked for £490 on average, our data indicates £329 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, 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.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 September 2026.
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Discover the top 6 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 25 September 2026.
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