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$30+ Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar (DAR - 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAR — ZNZ
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$51
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$30
(Flightlink)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$60

Good round-trip deal

$60 or less

Good one-way deal

$30 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 8/216:35 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Sun 8/2410:10 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/18$51
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 8/306:35 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Sun 9/2810:10 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/17$52
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:35 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Sun 9/711:30 amZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/16$53
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/66:35 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Fri 9/1210:10 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/18$54
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/285:00 pmDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Sun 8/3110:00 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/17$55
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 8/206:35 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Thu 8/2110:00 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/17$56
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:30 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mAir Tanzania
Tue 8/2612:50 amZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 8/16$57
This Flightlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Flightlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:00 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 20mFlightlink
Thu 9/119:45 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 15mFlightlink
Deal found 8/18$60
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:35 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/2312:50 amZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$61
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 8/184:55 pmDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Mon 8/1810:10 pmZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mPrecision Air
Deal found 8/17$62
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 10/235:00 pmDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/251:10 amZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$63
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sun 9/76:30 amDAR - ZNZ
Nonstop0h 30mAir Tanzania
Wed 9/1012:50 amZNZ - DAR
Nonstop0h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 8/18$65

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dar Es Salaam 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 9/18

5:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/21

11:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$51

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 9/7

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/12

10:10 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$51

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/18

6:05 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$51

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 8/30

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 8/30

10:10 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$52

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 9/15

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/22

9:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$52

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 9/6

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/12

8:55 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$52

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 9/5

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/12

8:55 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$52

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 8/30

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/28

10:10 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$52

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 8/30

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/31

6:05 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$52

Dar Es SalaamZanzibar

DAR - ZNZ

DARZNZ

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 8/31

6:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/7

11:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop0h 30m

$53

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Best time to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Dar Es Salaam 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 90% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

Explore weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from DAR to ZNZ are scheduled on a Sunday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

    Booking a flight from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is your only option if you wish to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. On a typical day, there are 33 flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar Intl, all of which are around 0h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar.

  • How popular is this Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar flight route?

    Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar Intl have been viewed 98 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

    For as low as $51, Precision Air can have you in Zanzibar from Dar Es Salaam in 30m. The distance from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar is about 45 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Flying on Auric Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at $32. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Tanzania and Flightlink, with the lowest prices starting at $33 and $38, respectively. Auric Air is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

    Before booking your flight to Zanzibar from Dar Es Salaam, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: flydubai (98%), Emirates (98%), Precision Air( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

    The cheapest flight price from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar is $20. On average you can expect to pay $46. The most popular route, (Dar Es Salaam - Zanzibar Intl), can usually be booked for $39.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam 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 Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Dar Es Salaam 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 5 airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dar Es Salaam 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Auric AirCheapest$32Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air TanzaniaCheapest$33Average$49FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlightlinkCheapest$38Average$60FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Precision AirCheapest$39Average$68FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
CoastalCheapest$43Average$43FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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