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Cheapest round-trip
$1,028
Ethiopian Air
Fri 9/25Mon 9/28
EWR - ZNZ • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$577
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2
JFK - ZNZ • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between New York and Zanzibar. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,242 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Zanzibar (NYC-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Zanzibar

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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9:45 pm - 6:15 pmEWR  Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
37h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
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12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark
38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,028Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:45 pm - 6:15 pmEWR  Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
37h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
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12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark
38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,028Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:45 pm - 6:15 pmEWR  Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
37h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
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12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark
38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,046Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:15 pm - 2:50 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
22h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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3:50 am - 10:25 pmZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 35m1 stop Istanbul
$1,077Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 20
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12:20 am - 4:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
20h 10m2 stops Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro
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3:10 am - 10:55 amZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 45m1 stop Istanbul
$1,096Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 18
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8:15 pm - 4:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
24h 15m2 stops Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro
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3:10 am - 10:55 amZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 45m1 stop Istanbul
$1,100Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 15
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10:40 am - 7:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
36h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
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5:55 am - 6:55 pmZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
45h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa
$1,132Emirates
Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 15
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10:40 am - 7:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
36h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
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5:55 am - 1:55 pmZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,132Emirates
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:45 pm - 2:40 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
29h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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10:10 am - 7:35 amZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$1,248Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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1:45 pm - 7:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl
23h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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8:50 pm - 7:35 amZNZ  Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$1,298Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York 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 York to Zanzibar departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Zanzibar from New York usually cost between $1,356 and $1,937 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,028 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 4-Sep 7).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Zanzibar is April, where tickets cost $1,014 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,533 and $1,525 respectively.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$577
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Zanzibar

When to book flights from New York to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Zanzibar

  • Am I going to need a visa before traveling from New York to Zanzibar?

    If you are going to be traveling as a tourist to Zanzibar, you will need a visa. You can apply for e-visa online at the immigration website of the government of Zanzibar. Also, remember that you will need a valid passport, and the passport must be valid for at least 180 days beyond on the day you arrive in Zanzibar.

  • What is the best way for me to get from the Zanzibar Kisauni Airport (ZNZ) to the center of Zanzibar City after my flight?

    Local public transportation options are aboard something called dala dala buses, which you will find just outside of Terminal Two and Three at the airport. Another option would be to take the readily available taxi service you will find outside of the terminal buildings that can have you to the downtown area in around 8min.

  • What type of public transportation options are available to get me from New York City to New York LaGuardia Aiport (LGA)?

    One of the most convenient choices for traveling to this airport without driving a car is to ride aboard subways and the Q70 bus offered by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, which can make the trip from the downtown area to the airport in around 35min.

  • Is there anything for kids to do before a flight at New York LaGuardia Aiport?

    There is a children's play area at this airport that has a location in the center of terminal B. This play area offers a padded floor, has an aviation theme, and offers kids plenty of things to do while they're there, including an interactive flight wall where kids can create a plane and watch it take off, fly, and arrive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Zanzibar?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Zanzibar was $577 for a one-way ticket and $1,028 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Zanzibar?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York and on arrival in Zanzibar.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Zanzibar?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Zanzibar. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Zanzibar Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Zanzibar?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Zanzibar?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Zanzibar, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Zanzibar, Emirates or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Zanzibar are Emirates and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,277 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,141 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Zanzibar

  • For travelers departing from the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), you will be happy to know that this airport offers airline lounges from Lufthansa, Air France, Delta Airlines, and JetBlue that all offer a great place to wait for your flight with comfortable seating and dining options.
  • For travelers looking for a convenient way to get from New York City to John F. Kennedy International Airport without having to drive a car, a good choice is to ride aboard one of the subways from the Metropolitan Transit Authority to the Jamaica Station, where you can then ride the AirTrain the rest of the way to the airport.
  • If you plan on driving your own car to John F. Kennedy International Airport, you will find a wide range of parking options, with several options available right at the airport terminal buildings. For longer trips like those to Zanzibar, a more economical choice would be to park in one of the economy parking lots that offer a much lower daily rate and have free shuttle service to the terminal building from the parking lot.
  • If kids will be traveling with you to Zanzibar from John F. Kennedy International Airport, JetBlue Junior is an interactive play space in Terminal Five of the airport that offers a great aviation theme and will keep kids engaged and entertained while waiting for flights.
  • If you're looking for a hotel at the Zanzibar Kisauni Airport (ZNZ) that has a location right next to the airport terminal buildings, consider the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, which also offers an airport shuttle to make the short trip from the airport to the hotel.

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