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— ZNZ
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
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Flights to Zanzibar in 2026

Cheapest flights to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:20 am
JFK
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ZNZ
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/78:40 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,020
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/267:00 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/308:40 pm
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,064
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:00 pm
JFK
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ZNZ
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/148:40 pm
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,065
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:00 pm
JFK
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ZNZ
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/168:40 pm
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,084
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:00 pm
JFK
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ZNZ
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/128:40 pm
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,098
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:50 am
JFK
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ZNZ
2 stops37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/262:55 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,112
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:00 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops48h 40m
SAUDIA
Sun 9/2710:10 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops59h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$1,121
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 11/71:25 am
EWR
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ZNZ
2 stops19h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/163:10 am
ZNZ
-
EWR
1 stop27h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,131
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 11/267:40 pm
JFK
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ZNZ
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/35:30 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,131
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:50 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/212:55 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,132
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 10/67:00 pm
JFK
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ZNZ
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/1610:10 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,134
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/810:20 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops23h 05m
Emirates
Tue 9/297:55 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops42h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/26$1,143

Find flight deals to Zanzibar

Find the latest flights to Zanzibar in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 29, 2026.

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$1,020

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$659
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Locate flights to Zanzibar that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

7:50 pm-3:35 am

2 stops24h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/30

2:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,131

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

11:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 10/5

7:55 am-8:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,172

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/26

7:00 pm-2:40 am

2 stops48h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/29

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,377

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 pm-6:55 am

2 stops25h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/1

10:10 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops51h 45m

$1,378

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/8

7:00 pm-2:40 am

2 stops48h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/22

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,405

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/22

7:00 pm-2:40 am

2 stops48h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/2

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops59h 35m

$1,434

New YorkZanzibar

LGA - ZNZ

LGAZNZ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/30

2:55 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/4

12:20 am-10:25 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,449

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

11:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/16

7:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,453

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/22

7:00 pm-2:40 am

2 stops48h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/3

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,469

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/6

7:00 pm-2:40 am

2 stops48h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/22

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,469

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Compare providers for flights to Zanzibar

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Zanzibar in April.
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

*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

When is the best time to book a flight to Zanzibar?

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Zanzibar?

On average, a flight from New York to Zanzibar takes 21 hours 3 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 most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar?

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

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $914
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $919
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $736
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From $1,065

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

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals 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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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 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Tanzania. 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
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
303 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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, Delta 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 $25, while round-trip flights cost around $39.

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

    A round-trip flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around $66, however they can be found for as little as $39.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 25 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. Kwetu-Kwetu Residence is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 mi away from Zanzibar Intl).

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