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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

JNB — ZNZ
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 552
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Zanzibar Intl has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 airlines. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 431, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 511 and C$ 633, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestC$ 431AverageC$ 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestC$ 511AverageC$ 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestC$ 633AverageC$ 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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