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$688+ 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZNZ
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Di 8/19
Di 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,082
(oojo)

One-way from

$688
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,372
From California to Zanzibar Intl
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Cheapest flights from California to Zanzibar
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 August 14, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 9/157:55 pmLAX - ZNZ
1 stop44h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mo 9/222:55 amZNZ - LAX
2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,082
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Do 11/203:10 pmLAX - ZNZ
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Di 11/255:15 pmZNZ - LAX
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,094
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mi 10/292:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Do 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,111
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mo 10/2712:35 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops34h 35mDelta
Do 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,115
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sa 11/12:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Do 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops36h 23mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,121
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mi 10/294:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mi 11/54:45 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Do 10/303:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops44h 10mDelta
Do 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,128
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mo 11/171:05 pmLAX - ZNZ
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fr 11/214:05 amZNZ - LAX
2 stops42h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,139
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mo 9/291:40 pmLAX - ZNZ
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sa 10/42:55 amZNZ - LAX
1 stop42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,143
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 10/308:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mSWISS
Sa 11/811:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 8/14$1,143
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Do 11/207:10 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops40h 10mSWISS
Di 11/2511:35 pmZNZ - LAX
1 stop28h 00mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$1,146
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 11/12:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sa 11/810:55 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,147

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Mo 9/15

7:55 pm-1:55 am

1 stop44h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mo 9/22

2:55 am-11:45 am

2 stops42h 50m

$1,082

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mi 10/29

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,111

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sa 11/1

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,111

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

So 11/2

5:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,115

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Di 10/28

5:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Do 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,115

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mi 10/29

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mi 11/5

4:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,123

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Mo 11/17

1:05 pm-3:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fr 11/21

4:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops42h 05m

$1,139

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Do 10/16

7:55 pm-1:55 am

1 stop44h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fr 10/24

2:55 am-12:10 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,139

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Mo 9/29

1:40 pm-1:55 am

1 stop26h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sa 10/4

2:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop42h 50m

$1,143

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Do 11/20

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Di 11/25

11:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,146

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from California to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). 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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  • 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.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Zanzibar Intl or Ontario - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from California to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,282Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,390Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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