Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from $302 HLA, JNB → ZNZ

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $357 to $486.

At $1,231, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

33 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $471.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $252 to $313.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

42 fares on 10 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $272.

Return

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,231 with Airlink, 24 Dec to 1 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $471 with Air Tanzania, 26 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $485 to $1,204.

How much is a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $302 with Uganda Airlines, 20 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $272 with FlySafair, 7 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $277 to $307.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $471, 26 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $272, 7 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $578 with FlySafair, 9 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $272 with FlySafair, 7 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 7 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 35 min from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Uganda Airlines on 20 Mar 2027, takes 16 h 15 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?

Between 23 Dec and 26 Mar 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest return on 1 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Airlink on 1 and RwandAir on 1. Between 7 Jan 2027 and 26 Jul 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Air Tanzania on 3 and Airlink on 2.