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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Johannesburg to Zanzibar were £357 for one-way flights and £335 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
JNB
Destination airport IATA code
ZNZ
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£334
Average flight time
3 hours 25 mins

Zanzibar Flight Information

Traveling From
Johannesburg
Origin Airport IATA Code
JNB
Traveling To
Zanzibar
Destination Airport IATA Code
DAR
Number of Airlines Serving
Available Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates
Distance
Direct Flight Time
Flight Price
£335

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?
Want to escape the doldrums of work for a while? Or maybe take off on a romantic getaway? Whatever your motivation for making your way to Zanzibar, Airlink (South Africa) can get you there with direct flights from Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) to DAR.
How long is a direct flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
From the time you take to the skies in Johannesburg to the second you hit the tarmac in Zanzibar, you’ll have travelled 1,500 miles over an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes. With a direct flight, you’ll get your journey off to a hassle-free start.
What are the best airports for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?
Want to discover some of the different ways you can travel by plane from Johannesburg to Zanzibar? Check out our list of the most popular flight routes:

  • JNB to Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 58 flights per week
  • JNB to ZNZ - 41 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Every airline has different benefits. If you’re jetting from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, take your pick from one of the top six air carriers which provide flights on this route:

  • Kenya Airways with 134 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 91 flights every month.
  • Ethiopian Airlines with 78 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 47 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 26 flights every month.
  • Uganda Airlines with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
There are approximately 8 flights which operate daily from Johannesburg to Zanzibar. You might like to remember this the next time you’re fantasising about a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Johannesburg to Zanzibar is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £335 and can rise to £458 for return flights.  

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Every day between Johannesburg and Zanzibar,  flights from airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with , you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nungwi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"Property was well maintained and managed. Would def return back again. Accessibility and convenience was 10000000!"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive
Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (625 reviews)
Definitely worth a stay
"Amazing hospitality. Good selection of food at breakfast and dinner. Perfect location in Stone Town. Avoid room 5000 like the plague, it is the worst room in this establishment. We were moved to a good room after consulting Hotels.com"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Tembo House Hotel
Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Nungwi Road, Nungwi
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Nungwi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (551 reviews)
"The area leading to the property isnt great. But once you entre the resort, its a different ball game. No complaints about the beach, Staff and restaurants. These were all great. However, certain things for a 5 star resort just were not upto standard. -electrics kept going off on our side of the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024

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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
"The facilities could be more updated for a 5 star hotel. Service was great. Alcoholic drinks need to be stronger - it tasted non alcoholic unless you asked for "stronger"."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2023

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5 out of 5
Michamvi, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Michamvi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (197 reviews)
"This is the place for a wonderful, restful and lovely honeymoon!! My husband and I stayed in one of the Isaraya Villas, and these are a must. We loved the intimate privacy within the villa: own pool, access to the ocean, sunset views, short walk to the clean beach and restaurant (delicious, fresh ..."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
My Blue Hotel

My Blue Hotel

4 out of 5
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Nungwi. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Very good hotel, close to everything you need. Very good structure in front of the beach."

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2023

My Blue Hotel
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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.