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£150 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Cheapest return fare
£314
Overall average: £285
RwandAir
Sun 19/4Mon 20/4
JNB - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£386
Typical prices: £272-£406
FlySafair
Tue 11/8Thu 13/8
JNB - ZNZ • Direct
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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar (JNB-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
19h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 02:20
ZNZ
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JNB
8h 40m
1 stop
£314RwandAir
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 12:55
JNB
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ZNZ
13h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:00 - 03:55
ZNZ
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JNB
11h 55m
1 stop
£319Ethiopian Air
Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 3 Apr
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
19h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 02:20
ZNZ
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JNB
8h 40m
1 stop
£325RwandAir
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
19h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 02:20
ZNZ
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JNB
8h 40m
1 stop
£326RwandAir
Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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20:15 - 00:50
JNB
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ZNZ
3h 35mdirect
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17:30 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 45m
1 stop
£332Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30
JNB
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
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14:10 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
£334Air Tanzania
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 10 May
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 21:30
JNB
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
01:00 - 13:15
ZNZ
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JNB
13h 15m
1 stop
£336Air Tanzania
Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 13:10
JNB
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ZNZ
19h 20m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
18:40 - 14:20
ZNZ
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
£337RwandAir
Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 11:00
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ZNZ
11h 10m
1 stop
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19:10 - 03:55
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JNB
9h 45m
1 stop
£367Ethiopian Air
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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14:30 - 03:30
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ZNZ
12h 00m
2 stops
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04:20 - 13:05
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9h 45m
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£370Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar is May, where tickets cost £283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £378 and £360 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £388 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£150
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar was £150 for a one-way ticket and £314 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    When flying out of OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at Zanzibar, also known as Zanzibar Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Zanzibar, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    You can catch a direct flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, FlySafair or Air Tanzania?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are FlySafair and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of £372 and an overall rating of 8.2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £387 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zanzibar Intl

Tuesday

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Thursday

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Air Tanzania,FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Friday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
FlySafairOverall score based on 128 reviews
6.0Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
6.5Food
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I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

10.0 ExcellentGilbert, Dec 2025
CPT - JNB
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I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

My second leg of the journey was cancelled - Without notifying me. No agents at the airport upon check in told me either. I arrived in Johannesburg South Africa with no connecting flight to Cape Town. I had to scramble to get a hotel room at the airport and a flight the next morning to Cape Town in another airline at my own expense. Out of pocket additional cost to me was over $500.00. Flysafar did not help me at all. They were very disappointing. I would be extremely hesitant to use them again.

Seats are very narrow. Boarding was delayed. The R85 voucher is insufficient for a wine and mixed nuts. Needs to be increased for "business class".

Our flight was canceled. The airline was apparently on strike.

Don’t waist money on priority. Changed the gates. Then let everyone through while priority row was twice as long. Got sooner to my seat jumping to the end of the line

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

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