Zanzibar

$720+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Mar 22 — Mar 291
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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 February 20, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:45 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops33h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 11/78:50 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,140
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:05 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
3 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/710:50 am
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,193
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/57:15 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/145:10 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,257
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/182:55 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/610:10 am
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,282
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 2/215:25 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
3 stops65h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/17:40 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,341
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1512:55 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/63:10 am
ZNZ
-
SFO
1 stop42h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,371
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/183:40 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops30h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/75:00 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,392
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/183:40 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops30h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/85:00 pm
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,397
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:55 pm
SFO
-
ZNZ
2 stops28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/72:55 am
ZNZ
-
SFO
2 stops23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,406

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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 February 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,257
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$720
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,505
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
One-way flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

7:15 pm-7:15 am

2 stops26h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 4/14

5:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,257

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:55 pm-3:35 am

2 stops28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/7

2:55 am-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,406

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

5:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/8

9:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,410

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

2:40 pm-7:15 am

2 stops30h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/27

5:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,411

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

4:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

$720

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

8:25 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops55h 15m

$737

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

4:00 pm-7:00 am

3 stops53h 00m

$740

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$744

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

4:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$759

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$802

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/20

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 28h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 9972 mi between San Francisco and Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,188, 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. Delta is priced at 28% 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,188Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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