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The minimum one-way ticket price from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is $249 (November 2026), while the maximum is $348 (June 2027). On average, a ticket costs $292–$294.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The airlines on the Johannesburg — Zanzibar route each fly on specific days: Air Tanzania flies on Tuesday and Thursday. Airlink flies on Sunday and Wednesday.
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Prices on the Johannesburg — Zanzibar route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to June 2027, tickets went from $270 to $348 — a 29% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to June 2027 — up 40%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $260. In March 2027–June 2027, tickets cost around $322.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 19% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 10.3%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The Johannesburg — Zanzibar route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including Safair, Airlink, Air Tanzania, and RwandAir. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $258. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
11/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FA820
starting at $370
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
11/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FA822
starting at $273
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
11/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FA820
starting at $361
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
01/06/2027
Departure
Direct flight
4Z10
starting at $484
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
01/12/2027
Departure
Direct flight
FA820
starting at $277
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
01/23/2027
Departure
Direct flight
FA820
starting at $277
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
02/02/2027
Departure
Direct flight
TC207
starting at $456
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
02/03/2027
Departure
Direct flight
4Z10
starting at $351
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
02/04/2027
Departure
Direct flight
FA822
starting at $270
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
02/20/2027
Departure
Direct flight
FA820
starting at $301
Air Tanzania
Tu and Th
starting at $482
Airlink
Su and We
starting at $380
The cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Zanzibar according to data for the last 48 hours costs $258
Often the best time to buy tickets from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar can be found flying in these months: November, October, February.
The fastest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar start from 3 hours 35 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Johannesburg — Zanzibar: Safair, Airlink, Air Tanzania
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The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar departs on 02/04/2027, is operated by Safair and costs $258
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar departs on 12/24/2026, is operated by RwandAir and costs $448
Fastest flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3h 35m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is 2522km (1564 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 35m. There are 7 direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. The time difference between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is 1h. Flights from Johannesburg begin at 9:00 AM. The latest flight from Johannesburg departs at 8:15 PM
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