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).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar.

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 varied from about $1,495 to $1,980. That means the highest observed fare was about 32% higher than the lowest one.

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 • FlexWays • H-Lead Hospitality

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Zanzibar?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar typically range from $1,883 to $2,933. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,495, on Turkish Airlines.

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

Turkish Airlines ($1,495) and Etihad Airways ($1,561) 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

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

49h 35m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 10:21 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

50h 31m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,495Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27

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

35h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Istanbul

3:50 am - 10:21 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

50h 31m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,504Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28

10:45 am - 1:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:50 pm - 5:33 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,561Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

6:10 am - 1:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

46h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:55 pm - 5:17 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

32h 22m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,566Etihad Airways

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

$1,575Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27

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

37h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 4:05 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

44h 15m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,579Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27

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

49h 35m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 10:21 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

50h 31m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,645Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28

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

37h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

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

48h 51m2 stops Istanbul Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,654Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

5:26 pm - 2:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

24h 24m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Istanbul

3:50 am - 11:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 25m3 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,719Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

7:59 pm - 9:00 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

52h 01m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:50 pm - 5:08 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 18m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Zanzibar? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Zanzibar departing in march.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Zanzibar.
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 varied from about $1,495 to $1,980. That means the highest observed fare was about 32% 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 starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality
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 8 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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