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$746+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:45 am
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/2411:35 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,067
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/164:00 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
1 stop29h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/236:40 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,093
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:55 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops44h 20m
Air France
Thu 3/1210:00 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops24h 50m
Air France
Deal found 1/19$1,114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 10/192:40 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/45:50 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/69:05 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
3 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/2810:50 am
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,184
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/55:25 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
3 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/127:40 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,193
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/278:10 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 7/39:55 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,203
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 4/189:05 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
3 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/255:10 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,208

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,203
(Ovago)

One-way from

$746
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,856
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($305 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($134 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Price

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/23

6:40 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,093

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

3:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop43h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 7/3

9:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,203

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

9:05 pm-7:15 am

3 stops48h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/25

5:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,208

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

10:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/15

9:55 pm-11:12 pm

3 stops35h 17m

$1,240

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

1:45 pm-1:40 am

2 stops25h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/27

9:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,268

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 3/28

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/11

10:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops49h 35m

$1,287

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

3:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 2/15

6:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops53h 00m

$1,302

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

3:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$746

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

7:25 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$760

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Deals found on 1/20

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco 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
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Francisco-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Francisco-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $546). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,575). 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.

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 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Zanzibar?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Zanzibar in 29h 30m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 9972 mi between San Francisco and Zanzibar. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,175, Turkish Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $1,188. Turkish Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $546). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,575). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,175Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,188Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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