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$772+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ZNZ
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Zanzibar Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$920
(oojo)

One-way from

$772
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,109
From New York (NYC) to Zanzibar Intl
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Cheapest flights from New York to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/610:55 amEWR - ZNZ
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/145:00 pmZNZ - EWR
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$920
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/29:45 pmEWR - ZNZ
3 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/124:20 amZNZ - EWR
2 stops22h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/1910:55 amJFK - ZNZ
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/274:20 amZNZ - JFK
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$947
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 10/149:45 pmEWR - ZNZ
3 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/304:20 amZNZ - EWR
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$948
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:00 pmJFK - ZNZ
3 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/274:20 amZNZ - JFK
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$951
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/2410:55 amEWR - ZNZ
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/94:20 amZNZ - EWR
1 stop22h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$952
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/99:45 pmEWR - ZNZ
3 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/194:20 amZNZ - EWR
2 stops22h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/512:35 amJFK - ZNZ
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/132:55 amZNZ - JFK
1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$959
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/151:45 pmJFK - ZNZ
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2811:30 amZNZ - JFK
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$962
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/1510:00 pmJFK - ZNZ
2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/274:20 amZNZ - JFK
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$966
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:55 amEWR - ZNZ
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/124:20 amZNZ - EWR
2 stops22h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$973
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/179:45 pmEWR - ZNZ
3 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/304:20 amZNZ - EWR
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$993

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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New York

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Zanzibar

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NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Wed 10/8

10:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/12

4:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$973

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Wed 10/29

1:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/4

5:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,004

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Thu 10/30

10:15 pm-3:30 am

3 stops22h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/4

5:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops23h 00m

$1,066

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Thu 10/23

9:45 pm-3:30 am

3 stops22h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/30

4:20 am-8:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,066

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Tue 10/7

12:30 am-1:55 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/11

2:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,086

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

8:59 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops41h 11m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/16

10:55 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,096

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/16

10:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,131

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/11

10:40 am-4:55 am

1 stop34h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 2/24

5:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,136

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

10:40 am-4:55 am

1 stop34h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/23

5:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,136

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

11:00 pm-4:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/16

5:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,136

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Zanzibar may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 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 New York to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from New York to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). 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 NYC to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from New York to Zanzibar, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines from New York to Zanzibar. 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
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 New York 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 New York?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar from New York. On average, Zanzibar Intl has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 5 airlines. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Zanzibar?

    For as low as $1,004, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from New York in 18h 40m. There are 7713 mi between New York and Zanzibar. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at $814. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $855 and $856, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Zanzibar for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $772. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Zanzibar for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Zanzibar?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Zanzibar are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Zanzibar Intl, Newark - Zanzibar Intl and New York LaGuardia - Zanzibar Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Zanzibar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from New York to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). 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 New York to Zanzibar

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$855Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$856Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,033Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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