Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

7 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 3h 35m in the air, 1,568 mi (2,523 km). Tickets from $272.

Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Prices by day: Johannesburg to Zanzibar

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar at a glance

flight time, from 3h 30m to 3h 35m
3h 35m
straight-line distance
1,568 mi (2,523 km)
flights a week
7
flight today
1
first and last departure
09:00 - 20:15
lowest price, nonstop, 12 November
$272
average across months
$282
airlines
3

Johannesburg to Zanzibar ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $272. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is April 2027: from $298. The average across months is $282.

Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight schedule

7 flights a week, 1 today. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
FA 820
FlySafair
09:00 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
13:35 Zanzibar International
3h 35m
Tue, Sat
Boeing 737-800
4Z 10
Airlink
12:00 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
16:35 Zanzibar International, terminal 3
3h 35m
Wed, Sun
TC 207
Air Tanzania
14:15 O.R. Tambo International
18:45 Zanzibar International
3h 30m
Tue, Thu
Airbus A220-300
FA 822
FlySafair
20:15 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
00:50 Zanzibar International
3h 35m
Thu
Boeing 737-800

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

7 flights a week, terminal B, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Zanzibar

7 flights a week, terminal 3, 4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

When to visit Zanzibar

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +33° by day, sea +30°. In November it is +30° by day and +24° at night, sea +28°, with 23 rainy days.

Jan
+32° +26° +30° 14 days
Feb
+33° +26° +30° 12 days
Mar
+32° +26° +30° 19 days
Apr
+28° +25° +29° 27 days
May
+28° +25° +28° 20 days
Jun
+28° +24° +28° 18 days
Jul
+27° +23° +27° 18 days
Aug
+28° +23° +26° 16 days
Sep
+29° +23° +26° 18 days
Oct
+30° +24° +27° 19 days
Nov
+30° +24° +28° 23 days
Dec
+31° +25° +30° 22 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight takes 3 hours 35 minutes on average, from 3h 30m to 3h 35m depending on the flight.
How far is Zanzibar from Johannesburg?
1,568 mi (2,523 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
FlySafair (3 a week), Airlink (2 a week) and Air Tanzania (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
1 flight today and 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
The first departure is at 09:00 (FA820), the last at 20:15 (FA822). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
November 2026: tickets from $272. The most expensive is April 2027, from $298.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
12 November 2026 (Thursday): from $272 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
FlySafair: nonstop tickets from $272 on 12 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to Zanzibar leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (7 a week).