Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City from $192

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City (JNB-ZNZ)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as $192 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to ZNZ on Tue, Feb 24), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $432 departing on Tue, Mar 3 and returning on Fri, Mar 6.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City with the following airlines, including: Flysafair South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 33 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ).

• When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Flysafair: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- FA570 (09:16)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City?

  To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Feb 24, with one-way flights priced at just $192.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flysafair.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zanzibar City travel is around December.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City on February 21, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at $196.

• Which airports can I fly to for Zanzibar City from Johannesburg?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zanzibar City, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (JNB-ZNZ) is by far the most common option on this route: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

• Is there any time difference between Johannesburg and Zanzibar City?

  The time difference between Zanzibar City and Johannesburg is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.