Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Zanzibar?

Flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar?

On the New Orleans to Zanzibar route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,664 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $3,130: a $1,466 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Zanzibar?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include: · Autounion Car Rental · Final Rentals · Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar · H-Lead Hospitality · FlexWays

How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Zanzibar flight?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar range from $1,923 to $2,933, with an average of $2,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,923 counts as a good deal.

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Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14

5:50 pm - 4:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

25h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

5:30 am - 11:40 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 10m2 stops Istanbul Boston Logan Intl

$1,384Multiple Airlines

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5:50 pm - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

24h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

3:10 am - 9:22 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

39h 12m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,444Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13

10:15 am - 4:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

33h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 9:22 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

38h 32m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,494Multiple Airlines

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7:00 am - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Istanbul

3:10 am - 9:22 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

39h 12m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,534Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28

2:45 pm - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Istanbul

5:30 am - 10:21 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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$1,574Multiple Airlines

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5:18 pm - 7:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

53h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

5:15 pm - 4:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

56h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,603Qatar Airways

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7:00 am - 4:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

5:30 am - 9:22 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

36h 52m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,610Multiple Airlines

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5:18 pm - 7:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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5:15 pm - 4:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

56h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,652Qatar Airways

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7:00 am - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Istanbul

5:30 am - 11:53 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 23m2 stops Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,654Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

5:50 pm - 3:35 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

25h 45m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:10 am - 4:52 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

45h 42m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,666Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

10:20 am - 2:40 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

56h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:40 pm - 6:00 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,888Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

10:24 am - 6:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

47h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 10:41 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

42h 36m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,942Ethiopian Air

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8:00 am - 10:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 10:41 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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$1,946Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

8:00 am - 10:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 10:41 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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$1,951Ethiopian Air

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12:00 pm - 10:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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42h 36m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,954Ethiopian Air

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6:59 pm - 9:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

54h 21m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:20 pm - 6:00 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,978Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

12:00 pm - 10:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

38h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 8:34 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

33h 24m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,988Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

9:00 am - 3:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 30m4 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

12:05 pm - 10:41 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

42h 36m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,008Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

7:08 am - 1:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

46h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:50 pm - 4:56 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$2,030Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

9:00 am - 3:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 30m4 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

7:10 pm - 8:34 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

33h 24m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,087Ethiopian Air

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Zanzibar?

Qatar Airways ($1,603) and Turkish Airlines ($1,654) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Zanzibar according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Zanzibar?
Flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar?
On the New Orleans to Zanzibar route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,664 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $3,130: a $1,466 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Zanzibar?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?
Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Final Rentals
· Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
· H-Lead Hospitality
· FlexWays
How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Zanzibar flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar range from $1,923 to $2,933, with an average of $2,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,923 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,664 - about $1,466 less than Monday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Zanzibar trip for November. Fares historically average $1,664 round-trip in that month - typically $1,466 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Zanzibar Intl Airport.
- Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
- Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
- Sea View Beach Hotel

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