Zanzibar

$595+ Cheap flights to Zanzibar

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— ZNZ
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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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 February 8, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 11/268:55 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/24:20 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8$973
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:55 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
3 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/184:20 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/5$985
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sun 3/81:25 am
EWR
-
ZNZ
2 stops20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/245:30 am
ZNZ
-
EWR
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,017
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:55 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/212:55 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,017
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/138:55 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
3 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 2/204:20 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/5$1,021
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sun 3/112:25 am
EWR
-
ZNZ
2 stops20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/274:05 am
ZNZ
-
EWR
2 stops26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,030
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:55 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops32h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/214:20 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/5$1,036
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 9/1412:25 am
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops20h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/52:55 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,046
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:55 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
2 stops32h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/184:20 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/5$1,052
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 4/1112:25 am
EWR
-
ZNZ
2 stops20h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/204:35 am
ZNZ
-
EWR
1 stop24h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,054
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/161:50 pm
JFK
-
ZNZ
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/234:05 am
ZNZ
-
JFK
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,054
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Tue 3/106:05 pm
EWR
-
ZNZ
1 stop20h 10m
Air France
Mon 3/1610:50 pm
ZNZ
-
EWR
2 stops24h 05m
Air France
Deal found 2/4$1,055

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 February 8, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,110

Round-trip from

$1,017

One-way from

$595
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
From New York to Zanzibar Intl
One-way flight from New York to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)

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NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Wed 3/25

1:25 am-4:30 am

2 stops20h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/1

4:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,017

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Sun 3/8

1:25 am-4:30 am

2 stops20h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/24

5:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,017

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

8:40 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/24

4:05 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,017

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

1:20 am-3:05 am

1 stop18h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/31

2:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,017

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

7:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 4/21

2:55 am-11:00 am

2 stops39h 05m

$1,017

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Sat 4/11

12:25 am-3:35 am

2 stops20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 4/20

4:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,054

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

1:20 am-4:30 am

2 stops20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/26

4:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,054

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

1:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/23

4:05 am-11:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,054

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

7:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 4/19

2:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,054

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Tue 3/10

3:34 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops22h 41m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/16

10:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,060

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub 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 FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Zanzibar flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub 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), FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

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 16 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 Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Emirates.

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 February 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 $24, while round-trip flights cost around $49.

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

    A round-trip flight to Zanzibar will typically cost around $80, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zanzibar depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zanzibar, Chicago offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 55 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. Hs Villas is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0.0 mi away from Zanzibar Intl).

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