Air Tanzania
Th
starting at $354
Safair
Th
starting at $235
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar:
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Air Tanzania
Th
starting at $354
Safair
Th
starting at $235
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
05/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FA820
starting at $291
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z10
starting at $359
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
09/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z10
starting at $287
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
08/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FA822
starting at $255
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
09/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z10
starting at $319
Johannesburg — Zanzibar
11/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z10
starting at $331
The route Johannesburg — Zanzibar is served by several airlines: Safair, Airlink, and Air Tanzania. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $222 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.
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 cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar departs on 05/12/2026, is operated by Air Tanzania and costs $222
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar departs on 05/01/2026, is operated by Air Tanzania and costs $464
Fastest flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes 3h 35m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Su, Tu, We, and Th
The distance between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is 2518km (1561 miles). The average flight duration is 8h. There are 4 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
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
The cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Zanzibar according to data for the last 48 hours costs $222
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: May, April, September.
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
The minimum one-way ticket price from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is $215 (May 2026), while the maximum is $371 (January 2027). On average, a ticket costs $286–$602.
Flight costs for Johannesburg — Zanzibar fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is April 2026–May 2026 — averaging $216. The most expensive is January 2027–February 2027 ($346). The difference reaches 37%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is April 2026–May 2026, where you can save up to 37%.
Price spread on this route is 18.3%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.