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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration8 h and 40 mFlights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar take, on average, 8 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£179Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Zanzibar found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Destination airportAbeid Amani Karume International AirportFor the route from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Airlines flying this routeFly SafairAirline(s) with flights between Johannesburg to Zanzibar

One-way average Price£328The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Zanzibar at Opodo is £328, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Zanzibar when departing from Johannesburg

Distance: 1,577 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Zanzibar airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (Tanzania) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £179, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Zanzibar takes roughly 3 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Zanzibar route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Arrival airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

The weather in Zanzibar

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Zanzibar, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 20ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 20ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: September
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Zanzibar. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

When you fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar the average price is £328. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is 179 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are July, August and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Zanzibar from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, February and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Zanzibar.

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The total flight time between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is of around 8 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,577.38 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Zanzibar compared to Johannesburg?

While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Zanzibar can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Zanzibar, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?

The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Zanzibar is: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport(ZNZ). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are:

Fly Safair.
South African Airlink.

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines
Rwandair

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