Tanzania

$778+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tanzania

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Jun 5 — Jun 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Tanzania

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tanzania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 6, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
1 stop29h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/269:05 am
JRO
-
SFO
2 stops38h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,263
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/53:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
1 stop29h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/169:10 am
JRO
-
SFO
2 stops38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,275
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/63:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/169:10 am
JRO
-
SFO
2 stops38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2710:15 am
JRO
-
SFO
3 stops61h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,280
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/293:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2710:15 am
JRO
-
SFO
3 stops61h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,282
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/53:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/153:05 pm
JRO
-
SFO
2 stops56h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,292
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/63:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1510:15 am
JRO
-
SFO
3 stops61h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,294
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/243:55 pm
SFO
-
JRO
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/55:55 pm
JRO
-
SFO
1 stop29h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,313
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/163:00 pm
SFO
-
JRO
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1910:15 am
JRO
-
SFO
3 stops61h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,332
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:40 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
3 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/135:30 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,385
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/43:30 pm
SFO
-
DAR
2 stops36h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/1611:45 am
DAR
-
SFO
2 stops41h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,400
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/241:45 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/79:50 am
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,403

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Tanzania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Tanzania flight deals. Data was last updated May 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,263
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$778
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,062
From San Francisco to Tanzania
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tanzania
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Tanzania 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tanzania that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

4:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops58h 20m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 11/6

3:25 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,408
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

3:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/6

9:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,460

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

3:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 11/6

3:25 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,460

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

8:54 pm-7:35 am

2 stops48h 41m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 10/13

5:55 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops39h 54m

$1,498

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

5:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 9/30

3:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,510

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Thu 10/8

11:00 am-4:25 pm

3 stops43h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 10/18

9:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,516

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

3:55 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 10/13

9:10 am-6:54 pm

3 stops43h 44m

$1,522

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

12:55 pm-1:55 am

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/30

4:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop40h 15m

$1,525

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Wed 6/24

3:55 pm-7:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 7/14

11:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops47h 55m

$1,532

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

8:54 pm-7:35 am

2 stops48h 41m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sat 10/10

5:55 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$1,538

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Tanzania

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania?

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania (average of $546). Flying from San Francisco to Tanzania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,292). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania. Reviews last updated May 6, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Tanzania, such as Delta,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    United Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Emirates can get you from San Francisco to Tanzania in just under 37h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. The distance from San Francisco to Tanzania is about 10012 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Tanzania?

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania (average of $546). Flying from San Francisco to Tanzania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,292). 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tanzania

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Tanzania. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$546Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$974Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$984Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,261Average$2,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$1,320Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,583Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,632Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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