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$688+ 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,111
(Delta)

One-way from

$688
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,561
From San Francisco to Zanzibar Intl
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/292:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Thu 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,111
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/2712:35 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops34h 35mDelta
Thu 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,115
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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
Thu 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops36h 23mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,121
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/294:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/54:45 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/303:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops44h 10mDelta
Thu 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,128
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 10/308:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mSWISS
Sat 11/811:35 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 8/14$1,143
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 11/12:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/810:55 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/35:30 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops40h 40mDelta
Thu 11/610:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,158

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

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,111

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,111

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,115

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

5:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,115

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/5

4:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,123

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

4:20 pm-7:50 am

2 stops29h 30m

$688

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

3:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

$722

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

3:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

$722

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

6:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$737

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$776

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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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 $1,746). 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 August 14, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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

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  • 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 Emirates for as low as $1,390. Turkish Airlines is priced at 42% 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, 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 $1,746). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,175Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,390Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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