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$704+ Cheap flights from California to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZNZ
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sáb. 11/15
sáb. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/192:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/2110:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$952
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/296:15 amSJC - ZNZ
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/610:50 pmZNZ - SJC
3 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,074
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/12:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mDelta
lun. 11/2410:50 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops36h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/14$1,078
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/119:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/1611:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,084
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/119:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops37h 40mLufthansa
mar. 12/1611:35 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops31h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/15$1,107
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/113:00 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/1811:35 pmZNZ - LAX
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,121
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
jue. 12/117:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mSWISS
mar. 12/1611:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 10/15$1,125
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mié. 11/191:45 pmLAX - ZNZ
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/2410:50 pmZNZ - LAX
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
jue. 10/237:55 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/24:05 amZNZ - LAX
2 stops42h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,139
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
jue. 10/2310:30 pmLAX - ZNZ
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/35:55 amZNZ - LAX
2 stops48h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,146
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/118:15 amLAX - ZNZ
3 stops37h 05mLufthansa
mar. 11/1811:35 pmZNZ - LAX
2 stops26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/15$1,148
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/205:30 pmLAX - ZNZ
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/2511:35 pmZNZ - LAX
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,202

Cheap flight deals from California to Zanzibar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Zanzibar flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,074
(KLM)

One-way from

$704
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,418
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

sáb. 11/29

6:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

sáb. 12/6

10:50 pm-10:56 pm

3 stops35h 06m

$1,074

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

lun. 11/24

10:50 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops36h 05m

$1,210

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

mié. 4/1

1:35 pm-3:35 am

2 stops28h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 4/22

4:35 am-6:05 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,222

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

1:05 pm-3:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 11/25

5:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop40h 40m

$1,267

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops41h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 11/25

11:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,279

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops41h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 11/25

11:35 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,312

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

mié. 2/11

3:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 2/18

5:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$1,339

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

lun. 11/3

9:59 pm-3:05 am

2 stops42h 06m

Zanzibar Intl

dom. 11/9

4:05 am-5:19 pm

3 stops48h 14m

$1,350

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

mié. 2/11

3:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 2/18

9:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops50h 30m

$1,383

OntarioZanzibar

ONT - ZNZ

ONTZNZ

Ontario

lun. 12/1

10:25 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

lun. 12/8

10:50 pm-7:39 pm

3 stops31h 49m

$1,406

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Zanzibar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Zanzibar?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zanzibar (average of $862). Flying from California to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,081). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Zanzibar in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    If you book a flight to Zanzibar from California, you will be flying to Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 4.4 mi from the center of Zanzibar.

  • How long is the flight from California to Zanzibar?

    Departing from California to Zanzibar will take you 19h 45m. There are 9972 mi between California and Zanzibar. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Zanzibar one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $704 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $742 and Lufthansa from $892 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Zanzibar?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Zanzibar Intl or San Jose - Zanzibar Intl, Los Angeles - Zanzibar Intl is the most popular route from California to Zanzibar.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Zanzibar?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zanzibar (average of $862). Flying from California to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,081). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Zanzibar. 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 octubre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,131Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,282Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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