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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) from $1,169

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,330

Round-trip from

$989
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Zanzibar. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Zanzibar. Flights to Zanzibar from San Francisco in October are about $1,692 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $1,188.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar (SFO - ZNZ)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between San Francisco and Zanzibar. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've come across from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 10/24:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 10/611:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,754
Sat 8/244:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 8/3011:20 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,929
Sat 7/134:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 7/2711:20 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$7,335

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between San Francisco and Zanzibar. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Kenya Airways flights traveling from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 10/29:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 10/610:10 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops39h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,767
Tue 5/2110:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops50h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 5/303:55 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops49h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,868
Sat 8/243:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops58h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 8/3010:10 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops60h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,935
Tue 5/219:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops37h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 5/303:55 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops49h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,994
Thu 5/239:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops51h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 5/303:55 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops49h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,257
Sat 8/243:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops37h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 8/293:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops49h 52mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,302

Cheap San Francisco to Zanzibar flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Zanzibar specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Zanzibar in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/214:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/315:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,472
Thu 5/234:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/315:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,514
Thu 5/234:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3012:30 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,590
Thu 5/2311:40 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/315:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,610
Thu 5/237:00 amSFO - ZNZ
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/315:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,612
Tue 5/216:35 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/314:20 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,662
Thu 5/236:00 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3012:30 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,686
Thu 5/236:35 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/303:05 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,747
Tue 5/2111:40 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/318:25 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,818

San Francisco to Zanzibar 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Zanzibar in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Zanzibar in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 11/101:30 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/219:45 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,169
Sun 11/102:50 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/215:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,183
Sun 11/107:00 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/219:50 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,249
Wed 10/25:05 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Sun 10/68:00 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop40h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/27$1,471
Tue 5/214:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/315:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,472
Sat 8/245:05 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/309:50 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,481
Sun 11/1010:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops35h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 11/203:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops46h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,512
Thu 5/234:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/315:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,514
Sat 8/245:05 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/309:50 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,521

Find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Budget

$1,471 - $2,025

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

1 stop35h 25m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 10/6

1 stop40h 00m

$1,471

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 5/21

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 5/31

2 stops54h 20m

$1,472

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 5/21

1 stop21h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 5/31

1 stop41h 00m

$1,662

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 10/6

2 stops54h 36m

$1,754

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 7/21

2 stops30h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sat 8/3

2 stops38h 00m

$1,761

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

2 stops31h 55m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 10/6

2 stops39h 00m

$1,767

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 7/21

2 stops30h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sat 8/3

2 stops41h 20m

$1,800

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 5/21

3 stops29h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 5/31

4 stops42h 38m

$1,828

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 10/1

2 stops33h 50m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 10/6

2 stops24h 15m

$2,025

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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,727. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,207

February

$1,159

March

$1,024

April

$989

May

$1,102

June

$1,799

July

$1,688

August

$1,438

September

$1,301

October

$1,199

November

$1,028

December

$1,198

Temperature and rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZNZ

Temperature

75.2 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,456 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,696 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
794 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just $1,471, but on average you can expect to pay $1,678.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,471, Emirates will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,662 and $1,754, respectively. Emirates is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Delta, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar.

  • What does SFO to ZNZ mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Zanzibar Kisauni Airport (ZNZ). Codes like Zanzibar Kisauni Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Zanzibar flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Zanzibar flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Zanzibar flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Zanzibar flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Zanzibar flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,170Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,209Average$1,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,238Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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