Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

5 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 3h 50m in the air, 1,568 mi (2,523 km). Tickets from $293.

Flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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Zanzibar to Johannesburg at a glance

flight time, from 3h 50m to 3h 55m
3h 50m
straight-line distance
1,568 mi (2,523 km)
flights a week
5
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
01:50 - 14:35
lowest price, nonstop, 13 November
$293
average across months
$308
airlines
2

Zanzibar to Johannesburg ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $293. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is February 2027: from $335. The average across months is $308.

Zanzibar to Johannesburg flight schedule

5 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
FA 823
FlySafair
01:50 Zanzibar International
04:40 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
3h 50m
Fri
Boeing 737-800
4Z 11
Airlink
12:00 Zanzibar International, terminal 3
14:55 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
3h 55m
Mon, Thu
FA 821
FlySafair
14:35 Zanzibar International
17:25 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
3h 50m
Tue, Sat
Boeing 737-800

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

Airlines flying Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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

Airports

Where flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg depart and land

Departure from Zanzibar

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

Arrival in Johannesburg

5 flights a week, terminals A, B, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
A nonstop flight takes 3 hours 50 minutes on average, from 3h 50m to 3h 55m depending on the flight.
How far is Johannesburg from Zanzibar?
1,568 mi (2,523 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
FlySafair (3 a week) and Airlink (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
There are 5 a week, about 0.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
The first departure is at 01:50 (FA823), the last at 14:35 (FA821). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
November 2026: tickets from $293. The most expensive is February 2027, from $335.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
13 November 2026 (Friday): from $293 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
FlySafair: nonstop tickets from $293 on 13 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Zanzibar. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Zanzibar airport do flights to Johannesburg leave from?
Zanzibar International (5 a week).