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Cheap Flights to Zanzibar

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Zanzibar

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar.
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Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 8:00 amJFK-ZNZ
27h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 pm - 10:30 pmZNZ-JFK
30h 10m1 stop
$887Qatar Airways
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Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 23
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1:20 am - 8:00 amJFK-ZNZ
23h 40m1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:00 amZNZ-JFK
31h 40m2 stops
Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 12:55 pmEWR-ZNZ
19h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:00 pm - 8:55 amZNZ-EWR
22h 55m2 stops
$919Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK-ZNZ
21h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 am - 8:00 pmZNZ-JFK
23h 20m2 stops
$933Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 3:30 amIAD-ZNZ
22h 50m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 11:45 amZNZ-IAD
39h 35m2 stops
$969Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 4:35 amJFK-ZNZ
31h 25m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 11:25 amZNZ-JFK
37h 50m1 stop
$975Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
8:30 am - 8:35 pmLGA-ZNZ
29h 05m2 stops
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10:10 pm - 7:23 amZNZ-LGA
40h 13m3 stops
$1,119Delta
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Tue, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 25
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 8:35 pmLGA-ZNZ
25h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:10 pm - 7:23 amZNZ-LGA
40h 13m3 stops
$1,124Delta
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Tue, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 25
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 7:50 pmJFK-ZNZ
23h 05m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 7:35 amZNZ-JFK
17h 55m1 stop
$1,131Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 am - 7:50 pmDCA-ZNZ
25h 50m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 6:05 pmZNZ-DCA
28h 25m2 stops
$1,155Kenya Airways
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Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 10
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Zanzibar

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Zanzibar is March, where tickets cost $995 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,872 and $1,720 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $1,292.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Book Cheap Zanzibar Plane Tickets

Low seasonMarch
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$485
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. The information is for flights to Zanzibar based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Zanzibar flights

  • What is the quickest way to get from Zanzibar Airport to the city center?

    It will take approximately 20min to travel into Zanzibar by taxi and cost about $20. While flat-rate taxis are available in the transportation area of the arrival terminal, you can also try putting your bargaining prowess to work and negotiating a lower fee. Alternatively, you can also make it to the city center in 30min by using the “Dala Dala” bus for less than $1, or, depending on your final destination and time of the day, pay $20 for a rideshare like Uber or Bolt.

  • Which major cities are closest to Zanzibar Airport?

    Zanzibar Airport is the second-largest airport in Tanzania, with frequent departures to major East African destinations, such as Nairobi, Kenya, the coast of Mombasa, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Tanga, and even Dubai. Zanzibar Airport has also partnered with international airlines to make connecting to different parts of Europe, Asia, and North America relatively easy. Additionally, seasonal non-stop flights to Zanzibar are available from well-known airlines; to find affordable rates, use the KAYAK search engine to compare fares from Europe and the Middle East.

  • Does Zanzibar Airport provide amenities for travelers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, every possible accommodation with be made for those with disabilities or reduced mobility. If you or your travel companion has reduced mobility, you can talk to the airport staff to make proper arrangements because every airport is mandated to provide assistance to travelers with special needs.

  • Are there designated pick-up and drop-off zones at Zanzibar Airport?

    Yes, taxis are located right outside the arrivals terminal, and unless you are ready to haggle, it’s easier to ask an airport attendant to call a cab on your behalf. If you have made online reservations for a rental car, you can pick up your car keys directly at the car rental company desk within the airport.

  • How do I get from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Stone Town?

    Passengers who want to travel to the famous Stone Town mainly known for its historical heritage which is located around 5 miles away, can take a taxi which is the only readily available means of transport. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport at an affordable cost.

  • How can I access a visa for an unexpected trip to Zanzibar?

    For passengers who happen to have an abrupt trip to Zanzibar, you can readily access a visa at the airport. You need to visit the visa place through to the luggage collection within the airport. The airport offers the visa at an affordable price. Keep in mind that the visa is important on a return flight.

  • What are the requirements for passengers accompanied by minors?

    For passengers who are accompanied by a minor, you need to have a valid passport for yourself and the minor. Also, the minor's guardians should provide a consent letter to validate their permission for the minor to travel.

  • Are there direct flights to Zanzibar?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Zanzibar. Choose from one-stop flights to Zanzibar if you're flying out of major airports in places like New York, Washington, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, United, Emirates, and Lufthansa are the airlines that fly into Zanzibar most frequently. The flight includes a layover and it will probably be in one of several popular locations along this route, depending on the airline, such as Istanbul, Doha, Dubai, or Kilimanjaro.

  • How far is Zanzibar Intl Airport from central Zanzibar?

    The distance between Zanzibar Intl Airport and downtown Zanzibar is 4 miles.

  • What is the name of Zanzibar’s airport?

    All flights to Zanzibar land at Zanzibar Intl Airport. The airport code is ZNZ,and it can also be referred to as Abeid Amani Karume Intl or Zanzibar Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Zanzibar is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,354. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,539 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Zanzibar.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,082 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Zanzibar is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,377.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Zanzibar

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Zanzibar flight deals.
  • If you’re traveling to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)—commonly called Zanzibar Airport—with pets, ensure that they are vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days before your flight. You must also apply for a special permit from Zanzibar authorities that allows you to bring an animal through the Zanzibar Airport.
  • If you are traveling with children, consider visiting the Kids Play area, located at Gate 11 in the Zanzibar Airport. You may also be able to use a complimentary stroller at the airport for your infant or toddler.
  • If you’re looking for a quiet space to unwind at Zanzibar Airport, you can purchase a Priority Pass to gain access to the Zanzibar DHOW Lounge or the 24-hour Paradise Business Lounge. These lounges also cater to business travelers who need work-related services, such as printing, copying, and faxing.
  • Travelers renting at a car at Zanzibar Airport should inquire with their car rental companies about rental package add-ons, such as additional drivers, liability insurance, or GPS systems to help navigate the Zanzibar archipelago.
  • Flying through an alternative airport near Zanzibar provides opportunities to fly with different airlines or find cheap fares and connections. You can opt for one of Tanzania’s largest airports, such as Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR), Pemba Airport (PMA), or Tanga Airport (TGT) in Northern Tanzania.
  • Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) serves as the hub for ZanAir. If you'll be exploring more than the island, consider flying with ZanAir as you can easily get many domestic connections, including to Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Pemba Island, Saadani, and Selous.
  • Zanzibar Airport has three terminals, but only Terminals 2 and 3 handle flights. Terminal 3 serves only international flights, and most likely the terminal to receive flights from the US, while terminal 2 handles both domestic and international (continental) flights.

Top 5 airlines flying to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Zanzibar. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

6.0 GoodBarbara, Apr 2025JFK - FCO
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Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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