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?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,664 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $3,130, a difference of $1,466. 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.

Have flight prices from New Orleans to Zanzibar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,437 to $3,308. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is 9 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 averaging $28 for economy cars. Top options include: • Autounion Car Rental • Final Rentals • Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar • FlexWays • Xdrive Mobility

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

Qatar Airways ($1,497) and Turkish Airlines ($1,714) 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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Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27

5:45 pm - 4:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

26h 45m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 12:11 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

40h 21m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Boston Logan Intl

$1,443Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28

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

40h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

5:10 pm - 5:08 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

43h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,497Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

6:01 pm - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

47h 49m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

3:50 am - 10:54 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

52h 04m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,511Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

6:01 pm - 4:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

25h 29m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 10:54 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

52h 04m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,560Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 26

6:26 pm - 7:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

53h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

5:15 pm - 5:08 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

43h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,655Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 25

6:55 pm - 4:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

25h 35m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 11:13 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 23m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,714Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 25

6:55 pm - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Istanbul

3:50 am - 11:13 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

51h 23m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,804Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28

8:00 am - 3:15 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 15m4 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

7:10 pm - 10:21 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

35h 11m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,846Ethiopian Air

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

6:21 pm - 8:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

41h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

1:30 am - 5:30 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

25h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$2,083Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

11:45 am - 3:15 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

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

7:10 pm - 10:54 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

36h 44m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,175Ethiopian Air

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from New Orleans to Zanzibar?: Qatar Airways ($1,497) and Turkish Airlines ($1,714) 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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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.
Have flight prices from New Orleans to Zanzibar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,437 to $3,308. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?
Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• Xdrive Mobility
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?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,664 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $3,130, a difference of $1,466.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 9 hours ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,664, about $1,466 less than Monday fares (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.

• Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
• Sea View Hotel Mazizini
• Chukwani Executive Inn

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