Are direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be significantly cheaper. Weigh the trade-off between travel time and cost to decide what works best for your trip.

Can flexible travel dates help on Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons usually results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular travel periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total budget to avoid surprises.

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Zanzibar to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares from Zanzibar to Johannesburg are typically $669–$1015, with a median of $825. Current fares are near the typical level, but only 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals are infrequent — a price alert helps.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $242, followed by October at $265, and August at $330.

A typical journey from Zanzibar to Johannesburg takes 3h 50m, including connections. This is considered a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2502 km.

How much is a round trip from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Regular price: $407 - $713

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

The regular price range for this route is between $407 and $713. The current lowest deal is $409 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $409

Low $407

High $713

The cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg is February, with a median price of $242. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $830. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $242

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $830

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$422

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$357

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$373

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$366

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$378

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$465

$504

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

$489 → $414

15%

2 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 7

$497 → $423

15%

6 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 7

$479 → $409

15%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$470 → $409

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Zanzibar - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Zanzibar to Johannesburg are near the typical level at $825.

📅 Best time to fly

February, October, and August are cheapest

Historically, February ($242), October ($265), and August ($330) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg is 3h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg are historically rare.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Fly from Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for direct access to Johannesburg.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$409

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the main airport for Johannesburg, offering flights from Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$407

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity as a backup.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$567

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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From ZNZ

Elite

Dec 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,618

$1,452

Save $166

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Oct 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,632

$1,452

Save $180

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Dec 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,529

$1,452

Save $77

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,516

$1,452

Save $64

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Dec 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

68% AI deal score

$1,500

$1,452

Save $48

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Jan 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

68% AI deal score

$1,483

$1,452

Save $31

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Nov 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

68% AI deal score

$1,496

$1,454

Save $42

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

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Dec 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

68% AI deal score

$1,543

$1,507

Save $36

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

Elite

Oct 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,602

$1,398

Save $204

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From ZNZ

Elite

Mar 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,452

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

Elite

Jan 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,452

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

Elite

Nov 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,453

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often results in better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good deal. Mid-week bookings can sometimes offer more favorable rates.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it might involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

Zanzibar to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Zanzibar to Johannesburg takes 3h 50m, including connections. This is considered a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2502 km.

How much is a round trip from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Regular price: $407 - $713

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

The regular price range for this route is between $407 and $713. The current lowest deal is $409 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $409

Low $407

High $713

The cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $242

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $830

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$422

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$357

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$373

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$366

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$378

$504

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNZ - Johannesburg

Zanzibar (ZNZ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$465

$504

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

$489 → $414

15%

2 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 7

$497 → $423

15%

6 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 7

$479 → $409

15%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$470 → $409

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Zanzibar - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Zanzibar to Johannesburg are near the typical level at $825.

📅 Best time to fly

February, October, and August are cheapest

Historically, February ($242), October ($265), and August ($330) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg is 3h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg are historically rare.

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Fly from Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for direct access to Johannesburg.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$409

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the main airport for Johannesburg, offering flights from Zanzibar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$407

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity as a backup.

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,452

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

Elite

Jan 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,452

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From ZNZ

Elite

Nov 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,453

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Zanzibar to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Zanzibar - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February, October, and August are cheapest

Direct flights take 3h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 19

Oct 26

Dec 20

Dec 16

Dec 06

Jan 31

Nov 04

Dec 22

Oct 18

Mar 01

Jan 14

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Zanzibar to Johannesburg flights?

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Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Zanzibar to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg

Zanzibar - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February, October, and August are cheapest

Direct flights take 3h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Zanzibar main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 19

Oct 26

Dec 20

Dec 16

Dec 06

Jan 31

Nov 04

Dec 22

Oct 18

Mar 01

Jan 14

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?