Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between C$ 646 and C$ 737 in April. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 653 on Air Tanzania (2 Apr-3 Apr).

Question 1

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between C$ 646 and C$ 737 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 653 on Air Tanzania (2 Apr-3 Apr).

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, FlySafair has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 30% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar will take you 6h 05m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar is about 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 55 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of C$ 654). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 752). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar are FlySafair (97%), Airlink (89%) and Qatar Airways (67%).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 0 airlines. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Zanzibar’s city centre.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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Deals for OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Zanzibar?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Zanzibar become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to Zanzibar flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	C$ 653
One-way from	C$ 438
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	C$ 665

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

Booking 55 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 month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

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

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between C$ 646 and C$ 737 in April.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 653 on Air Tanzania (2 Apr-3 Apr).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between C$ 646 and C$ 737 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 653 on Air Tanzania (2 Apr-3 Apr).