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Zanzibar.$402 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Fri, 9 May.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $402, select.
Zanzibar.$455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Fri, 20 Jun.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Zanzibar.$497 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.
Zanzibar.$497 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 28 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.
Zanzibar.$500 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
Zanzibar.$500 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Mon, 23 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
Zanzibar.$500 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
Zanzibar.$503 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $497
May
from $402
Jun
from $500
Jul
from $584
Aug
from $584
Sep
from $584
Oct
from $497
Nov
from $503
Dec
from $584
Jan
from $576
Feb
from $500
Mar
from $553

Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Johannesburg to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$402
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineSafair
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar is $402. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar.
Safair flies direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar.
As of April 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Zanzibar is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Safair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • Zanzibar is one hour ahead of Johannesburg and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your JNB to ZNZ flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Safair offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zanzibar — and maybe even more of Tanzania if time allows.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Safair.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JNB and ZNZ:

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • $185 is the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $402. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from JNB to ZNZ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from JNB to ZNZ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Zanzibar in February.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've visited Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other parts of Tanzania. Travel around 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are key highlights.

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