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Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

Cheapest flights to Zanzibar

Mon 11/233:55 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Mon 11/307:10 pm -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 9/4$992
Sun 10/187:00 pm -
2 stops41h 50m
Fri 10/2310:10 am -
2 stops35h 35m
Deal found 9/2$1,001
Mon 9/217:00 pm -
2 stops48h 40m
Mon 9/288:40 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 9/3$1,006
Sat 11/213:55 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Mon 11/307:10 pm -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 9/4$1,018
Sun 11/83:55 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Sat 11/147:10 pm -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 9/7$1,019
Thu 10/19:45 pm -
2 stops30h 10m
Sun 10/44:20 am -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 9/5$1,020
Mon 10/199:50 pm -
2 stops32h 05m
Mon 10/2612:05 pm -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 9/4$1,034
Wed 9/2310:00 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 9/2912:05 pm -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 9/6$1,038
Fri 11/63:55 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Sun 11/157:10 pm -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 9/4$1,047
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
2 stops37h 30m
Sun 9/274:20 am -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 9/6$1,053
Wed 9/2310:00 pm -
2 stops37h 15m
Fri 9/253:40 am -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 9/6$1,053
Fri 9/259:45 pm -
2 stops37h 30m
Mon 9/2812:05 pm -
2 stops38h 40m
Deal found 9/6$1,055

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,370

Round-trip from

$992

One-way from

$587
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
From New York to Zanzibar Intl
One-way flight from New York to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)

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New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/2

12:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop32h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$670

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/17

6:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$690

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

6:05 pm-5:50 am

2 stops27h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$736

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

1:45 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$746

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/7

10:15 am-3:15 am

3 stops33h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$782

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/7

10:00 pm-2:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$784

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/2

9:05 pm-8:40 am

3 stops51h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$786

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

8:00 pm-8:40 am

3 stops28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$791
Quickest round-trip

NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Wed 1/6

12:25 am-2:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$807

NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Mon 10/5

12:25 am-1:00 am

2 stops41h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

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Compare providers for flights to Zanzibar

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Zanzibar in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Zanzibar flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Ovago to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights and Ovago. This is based on searches made for Zanzibar flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Ovago is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Zanzibar flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Ovago has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Zanzibar. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zanzibar

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from New York to Zanzibar takes 23 hours 13 minutes. Flights to Zanzibar from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Zanzibar are Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Zanzibar

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on Qatar Airways

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes

Expert on Kenya Airways

Based in Cape Town, Richard Holmes is a freelance travel writer who spends plenty of time at 35 000 feet. He’s deeply in love with the Okavango Delta, and has Antarctica at the top of his travelling bucket-list. When he’s not on another plane, you’ll find him running the trails of Table Mountain or surfing his local break.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on Emirates

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Paul Rubio

Expert on Ethiopian Air

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andKenya Airways to Tanzania. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Zanzibar

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zanzibar if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zanzibar on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zanzibar?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar?

    Zanzibar Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar. One-way flights to Zanzibar Intl typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $35.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Zanzibar?

    A round-trip flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around $65, however they can be found for as little as $35.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Casa del Zanzibar is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 mi away from Zanzibar Intl).

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