Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Johannesburg to Zanzibar vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 17,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar for specific travel dates.
2026-12-16
JNB - ZNZ
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,000 Pts + $198.7
2026-12-17
JNB - ZNZ
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 17,000 Pts + $198.7
2026-12-18
JNB - ZNZ
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,000 Pts + $198.7
2026-12-19
JNB - ZNZ
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 17,000 Pts + $198.7
2026-12-20
JNB - ZNZ
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 17,000 Pts + $198.7
2026-12-21
JNB - ZNZ
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,000 Pts + $198.7
Johannesburg to Zanzibar flight facts
Distance
1,554 mi
2,502 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Airports in Johannesburg
JNB · OR Tambo Intl
Airports in Zanzibar
ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Johannesburg - Dar Es Salaam · Dar Es Salaam is 45 mi from Zanzibar
Premium cabin flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
JNB - ZNZ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 49,500 Pts + $228.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
JNB - ZNZ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 49,500 Pts + $228.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
JNB - ZNZ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 49,500 Pts + $228.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-17
JNB - ZNZ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 49,500 Pts + $228.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
JNB - ZNZ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 49,500 Pts + $228.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
JNB - ZNZ
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 49,500 Pts + $228.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Johannesburg to Zanzibar depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar.
Johannesburg and Zanzibar are about 1,554 miles (2,502 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,554-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Departures from Johannesburg: OR Tambo Intl (JNB). Arrivals in Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume Intl (ZNZ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Zanzibar, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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