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The best prices from New York to Zanzibar Kisauni are usually found in March or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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How to find the cheapest flight from
New York (NYC) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

All the information you need to plan the best NYC to ZNZ flight in 2021: compare New York to Zanzibar flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Zanzibar.
NYC - ZNZ
Price
$871 - $1,357
ZNZ
Temperature
75.2 - 82.4 °F
ZNZ
Precipitation
0.8 - 12.6 inches

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise

Cheapest in

March

Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$871

From New York (NYC) to Zanzibar Kisauni

One-way from

$527

One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Zanzibar Kisauni

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Zanzibar?

Travelers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 13% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zanzibar?

March can be a great time to fly to Zanzibar from New York with a flight ticket averaging about $1,127. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $816. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Zanzibar (NYC - ZNZ)?

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Zanzibar?

Find a great deal and save up to 21% by booking at least 24 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New York to Zanzibar within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,093.

Cheap flights from New York to Zanzibar in October, November 2021

The best prices found for NYC to ZNZ flights for October, November
25 Nov - 4 Dec
$623pp
EWR
Newark
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
SWISS
 
1 STOP
EWR
Newark
1 Nov - 30 Nov
$684pp
EWR
Newark
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Austrian Airlines
   
2 STOPS
EWR
Newark
19 Oct - 27 Oct
$698pp
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl

New York to Zanzibar 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Zanzibar from New York found for this year
25 Nov - 4 Dec
$623pp
EWR
Newark
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
SWISS
 
1 STOP
EWR
Newark
1 Nov - 30 Nov
$684pp
EWR
Newark
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Austrian Airlines
   
2 STOPS
EWR
Newark
19 Oct - 27 Oct
$698pp
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl

Last minute flights from New York to Zanzibar

Late deals on round-trip flights to Zanzibar from New York, departing today and this week
19 Oct - 27 Oct
$698pp
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
20 Oct - 26 Oct
$729pp
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
20 Oct - 26 Oct
$741pp
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
ZNZ
Zanzibar Kisauni
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl

One-way flights to Kisauni from New York

The cheapest one-way flights from New York to Zanzibar
1:10 pm - 8:00 am
Austrian Airlines
2 Stops
34h 50m
JFK - ZNZ
Austrian Airlines
$527
aua.com
12:30 pm - 3:00 am
Lufthansa
3 Stops
30h 30m
JFK - ZNZ
Lufthansa
$539
Lufthansa
8:45 am - 4:20 am
Kenya Airways
1 Stop
35h 35m
JFK - ZNZ
Kenya Airways
$647
Ovago

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Flight FAQs

From New York to Zanzibar

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from New York?

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

Which airlines flying from New York to Zanzibar Kisauni have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from New York to Zanzibar Kisauni that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Kenya Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from New York to Zanzibar for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Zanzibar for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Austrian Airlines for just $623, but on average you can expect to pay $694.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Zanzibar for under $700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Zanzibar within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

Flying on Austrian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at $623. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $675 and $731, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Zanzibar for 44% 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 $419. However, be on the lookout for offers from Austrian Airlines and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Zanzibar for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Zanzibar?

Consider Emirates, Kenya Airways or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Zanzibar.

What are the cheapest flights from New York to Zanzibar?

While on average a flight from New York to Zanzibar is generally $1,179, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $870. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Zanzibar Kisauni), you can expect to pay $685 for that flight.

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 Kisauni, Newark - Zanzibar Kisauni and New York LaGuardia - Zanzibar Kisauni.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Zanzibar from New York?

Information is based on travel restrictions from New York to Zanzibar Kisauni

Most visitors from New York need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Zanzibar Kisauni.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New York must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 96 hours before departing to Zanzibar Kisauni.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New York are not required to quarantine after entering Zanzibar Kisauni.

Documents
Health Surveillance Form - Travelers are required to complete an online Health Surveillance Form a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Tanzania. Travelers will then receive a Unique Health Code (UHC), which they will present to health officials upon arrival.


Do I need a test to fly back to New York from Zanzibar?

Returning to New York from Zanzibar Kisauni

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to New York.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Zanzibar Kisauni are not required to quarantine after entering New York.

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Destination information for Zanzibar

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from New York to Zanzibar.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = TSh 2,303.36
Average temperature for October in Zanzibar
75.2 °F
Avg rainfall for October in Zanzibar
2.5 ″

Airports servicing New York

John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)
Newark (EWR)
LaGuardia (LGA)
New York Skyports SPB (NYS)

Airports servicing Zanzibar

Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Top 4 airlines flying from New York to Zanzibar Kisauni

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from New York to Zanzibar choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Ethiopian Air 		$706 $1,114 No cancel fee 72%
Kenya Airways 		$857 $1,038 No cancel fee 82%
Emirates 		$902 $1,483 No cancel fee 75%
Qatar Airways 		$1,041 $1,464 No cancel fee 68%

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