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$762+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZNZ
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,444
(oojo)

One-way from

$762
(FlightHub)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/29:15 pmSAN - ZNZ
4 stops43h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/134:20 amZNZ - SAN
3 stops46h 21mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7$1,444
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/17:51 amSAN - ZNZ
2 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/145:30 amZNZ - SAN
2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,448
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/110:00 pmSAN - ZNZ
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/134:20 amZNZ - SAN
3 stops46h 21mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7$1,462
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:30 amSAN - ZNZ
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 5/83:00 pmZNZ - SAN
2 stops40h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,578
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/1010:00 pmSAN - ZNZ
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/2012:05 pmZNZ - SAN
3 stops38h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7$1,629

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Mon 2/2

9:15 pm-3:30 am

4 stops43h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/13

4:20 am-3:41 pm

3 stops46h 21m

$1,444

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Mon 2/2

7:51 am-3:05 am

2 stops32h 14m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/14

5:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,448

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/13

4:20 am-3:41 pm

3 stops46h 21m

$1,462

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Mon 5/4

8:30 am-9:10 am

2 stops38h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/8

3:00 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,578

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Tue 2/10

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/20

12:05 pm-3:43 pm

3 stops38h 38m

$1,629

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Sun 3/1

6:20 am-7:30 am

2 stops38h 10m

$762

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Sun 3/1

9:54 am-8:20 am

3 stops35h 26m

$910

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Zanzibar in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from San Diego to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
936 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
936 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
936 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Zanzibar?

    For as low as $1,444, Ethiopian Air can have you in Zanzibar from San Diego in 43h 15m. There are 10052 mi between San Diego and Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Zanzibar

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,322Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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