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$816+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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SFO — ZNZ
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,483
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$816
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,883
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 55mEmirates
Mon 11/248:00 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop39h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,409
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 50mSWISS
Tue 12/3011:25 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop28h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/245:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,478
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 4/303:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 5/711:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,526
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 11/19:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 11/233:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops46h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,563
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 4/306:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/74:30 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop22h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,595
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:35 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops38h 40mLufthansa
Wed 12/315:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,780
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops42h 50mDelta
Wed 6/1810:10 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops36h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,817
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 4/309:01 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops27h 49mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/74:15 pmZNZ - SFO
4 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,855
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops30h 35mBrussels Airlines
Thu 1/19:45 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops37h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,416

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

2:40 pm-9:20 am

2 stops32h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/6

8:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,493

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

6:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 7/24

3:10 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,766

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

3:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/18

10:10 pm-12:23 am

3 stops36h 13m

$1,817

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

10:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops48h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/2

3:40 am-1:45 am

2 stops32h 05m

$1,914

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

3:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/18

11:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$2,006

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

5:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 6/22

7:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$2,175

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

11:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops25h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/10

7:10 pm-3:24 pm

3 stops30h 14m

$2,379

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

9:00 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/20

12:05 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops42h 25m

$8,629

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 6/27

3:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

$1,195

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 6/27

12:40 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,244

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 Francisco-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 SFO to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,483, Lufthansa will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,688 and $1,797, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $907 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $962 and Emirates from $1,167 one-way.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,332Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,390Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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