What percentage of Johannesburg to Zanzibar flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.1% of flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar have been direct. The majority of flights on this route typically involve one or more stopovers. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This indicates that travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The median direct flight time from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 2502 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 7 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when choosing between direct and connecting options for their journey.

How often do Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Johannesburg to Zanzibar route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find deals on this particular route. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

For flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $501–$974, with a median price of $779. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar? The data shows that February and January are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $365. April also presents a competitive option, with a median fare of $368.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights. Only 8.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, indicating that most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting journeys, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, including connections, takes about 11h 15m. If you find a non-stop option, the flight time is considerably shorter, at 3h 35m. This route covers a distance of 2502 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Regular price: $492 - $631

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 492 USD and 631 USD. The current lowest deal is 423 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 17.

now $423

Low $492

High $631

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to ZNZ is February, with a median price of $365. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $882. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $365

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $882

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$820

$438

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$819

$446

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$819

$446

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$816

$437

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$607

$455

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$746

$455

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$984 → $446

55%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

$984 → $466

53%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$995 → $494

50%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$998 → $512

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Johannesburg - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are above the typical level at $423.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $365.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar typically take 3h 35m, while connecting flights average 11h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is one airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major hub for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$431

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Zanzibar.

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$603

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the most convenient arrival airport for Zanzibar.

📍 ~7 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$431

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Consider Julius Nyerere International as Tanzania's primary international hub, offering frequent connections to Zanzibar.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar (requires a ferry or short flight to reach the mainland)

💸 Flights from ~$339

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

79% AI deal score

$3,120

$1,315

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been around $491. Booking within 7-13 days typically sees an average price of $602, while waiting until 60+ days out can result in prices averaging $904. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings often yield more favorable prices for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar has been $501 or less. The median price observed for this route over the same period was $779. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $974 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $501 mark.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, both with a median price of $365. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $368. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $779 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Regular price: $492 - $631

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 492 USD and 631 USD. The current lowest deal is 423 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 17.

now $423

Low $492

High $631

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

February

Cheapest

Flights from $365

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $882

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$820

$438

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$819

$446

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$819

$446

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$816

$437

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$607

$455

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Zanzibar

Johannesburg (JNB) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$746

$455

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$984 → $446

55%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

$984 → $466

53%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$995 → $494

50%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$998 → $512

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar