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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 6:15 pmJNB-ZNZ
8h 55m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 8:10 pmZNZ-JNB
9h 05m1 stop
$392Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 24
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2:30 pm - 3:30 amJNB-ZNZ
12h 00m2 stops
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4:20 am - 1:05 pmZNZ-JNB
9h 45m1 stop
$402Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 23
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10:00 pm - 7:05 amJNB-ZNZ
8h 05m1 stop
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1:50 am - 4:40 amZNZ-JNB
3h 50mnonstop
$451Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 4:20 pmJNB-ZNZ
22h 20m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:25 amZNZ-JNB
32h 25m2 stops
$452Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 10
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5:00 pm - 4:15 amJNB-ZNZ
10h 15m2 stops
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4:55 am - 3:50 pmZNZ-JNB
11h 55m1 stop
$473Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 9
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3:10 am - 1:10 pmJNB-ZNZ
9h 00m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 2:20 amZNZ-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
$478RwandAir
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 15
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-ZNZ
3h 30mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 1:15 pmZNZ-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
$479Air Tanzania
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 18
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-ZNZ
3h 30mnonstop
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8:20 am - 1:15 pmZNZ-JNB
5h 55m1 stop
$486Air Tanzania
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Thu, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 22
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 4:15 amJNB-ZNZ
10h 15m2 stops
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10:10 am - 3:50 pmZNZ-JNB
6h 40m1 stop
$487Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 17
RwandAir Logo
3:10 am - 1:10 pmJNB-ZNZ
9h 00m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 2:20 pmZNZ-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
$508RwandAir
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Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27

Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Kenya Airways
Sep 23
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
6h 40m
1 stop
ZNZ7:50 pmZanzibar Intl
Sep 29
ZNZ8:40 pmZanzibar Intl
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$451
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Kenya Airways
Oct 4
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
10h 15m
2 stops
ZNZ4:15 amZanzibar Intl
Oct 9
ZNZ4:55 amZanzibar Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$473
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Kenya Airways
Oct 9
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
10h 15m
2 stops
ZNZ4:15 amZanzibar Intl
Oct 17
ZNZ10:10 amZanzibar Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$487
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Air Tanzania flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Air Tanzania
Oct 9
JNB2:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
3h 30m
ZNZ6:45 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 18
ZNZ10:00 pmZanzibar Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
JNB1:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$479
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Air Tanzania
Oct 9
JNB2:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
3h 30m
ZNZ6:45 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 22
ZNZ8:20 amZanzibar Intl
5h 55m
1 stop
JNB1:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$486
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Air Tanzania
Oct 16
JNB2:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
3h 30m
ZNZ6:45 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 21
ZNZ10:00 pmZanzibar Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
JNB1:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$518
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 18, 2025.
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JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/24

12:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$392

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

2:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops12h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/23

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$402

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

10:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/23

1:50 am-4:40 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$451

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

5:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/10

5:00 pm-12:25 am

2 stops32h 25m

$452

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-4:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/9

4:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$473

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

3:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 2/15

6:40 pm-2:20 am

1 stop8h 40m

$478

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

2:15 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/18

10:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$479

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

2:15 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 10/22

8:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$486

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

5:00 pm-4:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/17

10:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$487

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

3:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/27

6:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$508

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $367. The month of April is another great option to travel to Zanzibar, with average flight prices from Johannesburg averaging around $376.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar from Johannesburg is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $442. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $494. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Flying to Zanzibar from Johannesburg in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $362 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Zanzibar are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $495. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around $416 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg for as low as $412 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Fastest flight time

3h 30m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3h 30m
Direct flights go from Johannesburg to Zanzibar on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl by plane?

    Zanzibar Intl is 1566.6 mi away from Johannesburg. Flights usually cover this in 3h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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FlySafairPriceFrom $283Free CancellationRating
8.3
116 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $310Free CancellationRating
7.2
862 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $367Free CancellationRating
6.9
281 reviews
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Air TanzaniaPriceFrom $428Free CancellationRating
7.8
15 reviews
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