Zanzibar

$1,028+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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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 October 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,045
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,268
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Zanzibar Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Zanzibar Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Zanzibar Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($176 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Find 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 October 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Mon 11/310:50 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/19$1,028
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sun 11/307:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mSWISS
Sat 12/611:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 10/17$1,045
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/295:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops65h 55mSWISS
Sat 12/611:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 10/17$1,064
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/307:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mSWISS
Tue 12/911:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 10/17$1,065
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sat 11/291:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Thu 12/1110:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/17$1,068
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Tue 12/27:00 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Thu 12/1110:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/17$1,072
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Wed 12/36:00 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Thu 12/1110:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/17$1,073
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Mon 12/17:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops49h 55mSWISS
Tue 12/911:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 10/17$1,076
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Mon 11/2410:50 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops34h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/19$1,078
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Mon 12/13:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop42h 35mDelta
Thu 12/1110:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/17$1,081
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sun 11/309:51 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Mon 12/810:50 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops32h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/17$1,082

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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 October 20, 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 10/24

6:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/3

10:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,028

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

1:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,068

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,073

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/24

10:50 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops36h 05m

$1,078

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

9:51 am-9:15 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/8

10:50 pm-8:28 pm

3 stops32h 38m

$1,082

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

12:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/10

10:50 pm-12:03 am

3 stops36h 13m

$1,082

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

9:15 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-12:03 am

3 stops37h 03m

$1,083

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-10:31 pm

3 stops35h 31m

$1,083

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

1:58 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops44h 17m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-10:31 pm

3 stops35h 31m

$1,088

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

3:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop42h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,096

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/18

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $862). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,102). 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 October 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 October 20, 2025.
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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Zanzibar in 28h 35m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 9972 mi between San Francisco and Zanzibar.

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

    Currently priced at $1,131, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as $1,155. Delta is priced at 37% 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 $862). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,102). 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,131Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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