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$676+ Cheap flights from California to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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LAX — ZNZ
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zanzibar

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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,048
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$676
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,181
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/163:05 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/208:40 amZNZ - LAX
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,048
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/87:55 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/184:30 amZNZ - LAX
1 stop41h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,149
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 9/911:00 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/1912:05 pmZNZ - LAX
3 stops37h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,257
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/62:55 pmLAX - ZNZ
3 stops44h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/168:40 amZNZ - LAX
3 stops40h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,409
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 55mEmirates
Mon 11/248:00 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop39h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,409
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 12/147:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 50mSWISS
Tue 12/3011:25 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop28h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/245:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,478
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:00 amONT - ZNZ
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Sat 5/3110:10 pmZNZ - ONT
3 stops34h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,524
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Wed 4/303:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 5/711:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,526
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 11/25:15 amSAN - ZNZ
2 stops38h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 11/2010:45 pmZNZ - SAN
2 stops34h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,544
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 11/19:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 11/233:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops46h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,563
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 7/167:35 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops39h 50mSWISS
Sat 7/1910:35 pmZNZ - LAX
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,591

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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 May 1, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

3:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 5/20

8:40 am-4:30 pm

3 stops41h 50m

$1,048

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

7:55 pm-3:30 am

2 stops45h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/18

4:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,149

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

11:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/19

12:05 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops37h 10m

$1,257

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops44h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/16

8:40 am-3:15 pm

3 stops40h 35m

$1,409

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

2:40 pm-9:20 am

2 stops32h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/6

8:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,493

OntarioZanzibar

ONT - ZNZ

ONTZNZ

Ontario

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/31

10:10 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops34h 25m

$1,524

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

7:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/19

10:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,591

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

6:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/24

3:10 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,766

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

3:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/18

10:10 pm-12:23 am

3 stops36h 13m

$1,817

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

10:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops48h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/2

3:40 am-1:45 am

2 stops32h 05m

$1,914

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zanzibar

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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, 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 $1,799). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Zanzibar as you normally would.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and SWISS from California to Zanzibar have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

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.

  • 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 $794 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $825 and Turkish Airlines from $866 one-way.

  • 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 $1,799). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Zanzibar

Discover the top 4 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$533Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,284Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,390Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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