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.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 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.

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

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar will take you 3h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar is about 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

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

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Deal found 18/9C$ 720

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Popular in	December
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Average price	C$ 697

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2 total stops
37h 45m total
Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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12/11-31/12
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Thu 12/11

8:15 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 332

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Fri 18/12

8:20 a.m.-3:15 a.m.

2 stops17h 55m

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Mon 21/12

12:05 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 662

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Wed 23/12

11:00 p.m.-3:15 a.m.

2 stops27h 15m

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Sun 27/12

12:05 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 664

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Fri 18/12

8:20 a.m.-3:15 a.m.

1 stop17h 55m

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Thu 31/12

12:05 p.m.-3:55 a.m.

1 stop16h 50m

C$ 667

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Wed 2/12

12:00 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 35m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 725

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Wed 4/11

12:00 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 35m

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Mon 9/11

12:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 954

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Fri 5/2

8:35 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 55m

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Mon 8/2

12:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 1,030

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Fri 15/1

5:40 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

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Mon 18/1

12:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 1,078

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Sun 24/1

5:00 a.m.-3:15 a.m.

3 stops21h 15m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,145

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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Fri 29/1

2:00 a.m.-3:15 a.m.

3 stops24h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,172

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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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of C$ 649). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 757). 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.

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 below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between C$ 631 and C$ 758 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 626 on Ethiopian Air (16 Dec-21 Dec).

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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 0 airlines. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Zanzibar’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar will take you 3h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Zanzibar is about 2501 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar are Airlink (100%), FlySafair (97%) and Air Tanzania (53%).
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar (average of C$ 649). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 757). 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.

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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.

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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 below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zanzibar flights typically cost between C$ 631 and C$ 758 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 626 on Ethiopian Air (16 Dec-21 Dec).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 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$ 631 and C$ 758 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 626 on Ethiopian Air (16 Dec-21 Dec).