Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ): Air Tanzania, Airlink and Safair. The two airports are 1,555 miles (2,503 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi and Kigali and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to ZNZ
- TCAir TanzaniaNot in an alliance
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
JNB to ZNZ with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Air Tanzania the whole way
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PW+4 - Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
4ZPWTC - Via Kigali (KGL)RwandAir the whole way
- Via Nossi-be (NOS)Airlink, then Neos4ZNO
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayURTCUR
JNB to ZNZ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to ZNZ?
Air Tanzania, Airlink and Safair fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ).
How far is Johannesburg from Zanzibar by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are 1,555 miles (2,503 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does JNB to ZNZ cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for JNB to ZNZ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Zanzibar?
The most direct connections are through Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO), Kigali (KGL), Nossi-be (NOS) and Entebbe (EBB). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Tanzania through Dar Es Salaam.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.