Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg from $318 ZNZ → HLA, JNB
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $423 with Ethiopian Airlines, 8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $318 with Precision Air, 19 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $318, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $423, 8 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $444 to $515
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $414 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Airlink, FlySafair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $444 to $515.
Cheapest return found recently
$423
8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 12:05 p.m. · Return leaves 2:30 p.m. · 20 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$423 8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$414 5 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $414 to $487.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 17 Dec to 8 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Feb 2027, 5 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 costs $414: $9 less than the cheapest found recently.
Ethiopian Airlines · Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · out 1 stop, back 1 stop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
7 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $589 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $558 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $465 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $472 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $470 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $414 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $423 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $414.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $305 to $320.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$318
19 Jul 2027 · Precision Air
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · 14 h 40 min trip
2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$301
11 Dec · FlySafair
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 1:50 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$318 19 Jul 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$297 29 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $278 to $569.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 11 Dec to 22 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Jul 2027, 20 Jul 2027 costs $316: $2 less than the cheapest found recently.
Precision Air · Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · 2 stops · found 7 days ago
Every date we hold
22 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec | $301 | FlySafair | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Jan 2027 | $297 | FlySafair | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jul 2027 | $318 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jul 2027 | $316 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jul 2027 | $322 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jul 2027 | $321 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $297.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, Precision Air, Air Tanzania.
Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Johannesburg
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $638 | $487 | +42% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $450 | $420 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $459 | $414 | +2% | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $451 | $435 | +0% | 36 |
| 180+ days | $505 | $434 | +12% | 16 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $301 | $295 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 60–89 days | $358 | $296 | +19% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $306 | $284 | +2% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $323 | $316 | +7% | 38 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dar Es Salaam → Johannesburg
70 km from Zanzibar
$438
$15 more than flying from Zanzibar
1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · DAR → JNB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Dar Es Salaam → Johannesburg
70 km from Zanzibar
$265
$53 less than flying from Zanzibar
20 Jul 2027 · DAR → JNB · 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
The cheapest return found recently is $423 with Ethiopian Airlines, 8 Feb 2027 to 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $414 with Ethiopian Airlines, 5 Feb 2027 to 12 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $444 to $515.
How much is a one-way flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $318 with Precision Air, 19 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $297 with FlySafair, 29 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $305 to $320.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $414, 5 Feb 2027 to 12 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $297, 29 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $301 with FlySafair, 11 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 11 Dec, takes 3 h 50 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Precision Air on 19 Jul 2027, takes 14 h 40 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Johannesburg?
Between 17 Dec and 8 Feb 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on all 7 departure dates we hold. Between 11 Dec and 22 Jul 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Precision Air on 2 and Air Tanzania on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work