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

Flights from Zanzibar to New York usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zanzibar to New York: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Zanzibar to New York pass through?

One-stop flights from Zanzibar to New York most commonly connect through: • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 80% of one-stop connections • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 7% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 7% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 7% of one-stop connections Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

On the Zanzibar to New York route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,266 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,520: a $254 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in New York?

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Zanzibar to New York?

A nonstop flight from Zanzibar to New York takes 0h 00m, covering 7,703 miles.

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

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 Zanzibar to New York 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 $1,116 to $2,392. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Zanzibar to New York looking right now?

One-way fares from Zanzibar to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $713, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Zanzibar to New York?

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 24m, compared with 22h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 15m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Zanzibar (Eastern Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available in New York?

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into. Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21: • Ace • Budget • Hertz • Dollar • Avis Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16: • Ace • Budget • Hertz • Dollar • Avis Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28: • Ace • Budget • Alamo • Dollar • Hertz

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

Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to New York range from $1,310 to $1,520, with an average of $1,485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,310 counts as a good deal.

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

Kenya Airways ($1,116) and SWISS ($1,154) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Zanzibar to New York according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Zanzibar to New York?

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) is the most popular layover for the Zanzibar to New York route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via NBO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Zanzibar to New York?

Flights via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,261. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Zanzibar to New York which airport offers the shortest layover?

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for Zanzibar to New York layovers at 642 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 pm - 1:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

17h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,116Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:45 pm - 8:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

28h 30m1 stop Zurich

5:40 pm - 12:55 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole

$1,140Multiple Airlines

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10:45 pm - 4:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 50m1 stop Zurich

8:30 pm - 9:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 00m2 stops Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,154SWISS

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:45 pm - 8:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

28h 30m1 stop Zurich

8:30 pm - 9:30 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 00m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,169Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:45 pm - 2:20 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 35m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

8:30 pm - 9:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 00m2 stops Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,187SWISS

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10:45 pm - 3:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

24h 00m2 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main

8:30 pm - 9:30 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

42h 00m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,202Lufthansa

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10:45 pm - 2:20 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 35m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

7:25 pm - 9:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

43h 05m3 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,224SWISS

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8:45 am - 12:50 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 05m3 stops Mombasa Moi Intl Frankfurt am Main Zurich

7:25 pm - 9:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

43h 05m3 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,285SWISS

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8:45 am - 1:55 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

36h 10m3 stops Mombasa Moi Intl Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

10:00 pm - 9:30 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

40h 30m3 stops London Heathrow Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,296Multiple Airlines

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10:45 pm - 8:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

28h 30m1 stop Zurich

12:25 am - 1:55 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

18h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,765Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

8:40 pm - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 pm - 1:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

17h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,130Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

8:40 pm - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 pm - 1:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

17h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,181Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,194Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

10:10 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 pm - 9:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,252Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

11:35 am - 9:00 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 am - 4:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

22h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

$1,255Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 1

11:35 am - 8:50 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 15m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 am - 4:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

22h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

$1,264Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

7:10 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

31h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

9:45 pm - 3:30 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

22h 45m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

$1,292Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

8:20 am - 9:00 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 40m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 am - 4:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

22h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

$1,292Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

11:35 am - 9:00 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 am - 4:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

22h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

$1,292Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

7:10 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

31h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

9:45 pm - 10:55 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

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Price, demand and travel trends for Zanzibar to New York flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Zanzibar to New York with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to New York start at $1,116. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,310 to $1,520. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,116 on Kenya Airways.

What is the cheapest Zanzibar to New York flight route?

There's little price difference between Zanzibar to New York routes. They average around $1,495 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Zanzibar to New York?
Flights from Zanzibar to New York usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Zanzibar to New York?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zanzibar to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Zanzibar to New York pass through?
One-stop flights from Zanzibar to New York most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 7% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zanzibar to New York?
On the Zanzibar to New York route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,266 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,520: a $254 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in New York?
Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Zanzibar to New York?
A nonstop flight from Zanzibar to New York takes 0h 00m, covering 7,703 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Zanzibar to New York?
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 Zanzibar to New York 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 $1,116 to $2,392. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Zanzibar to New York looking right now?
One-way fares from Zanzibar to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $713, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Zanzibar to New York?
Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 24m, compared with 22h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 15m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Zanzibar (Eastern Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available in New York?
Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Zanzibar to New York flight?
Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to New York range from $1,310 to $1,520, with an average of $1,485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,310 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,266 - about $254 less than Wednesday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zanzibar to New York trip for March. Fares historically average $1,266 round-trip in that month - typically $258 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Newark Airport.
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
- Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport

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