Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) from $1,146

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SFO — ZNZ
Dec 12 — Dec 191

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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 December 7, 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,751

Round-trip from

$945
High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2023
From San Francisco to Zanzibar Kisauni

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

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Zanzibar. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Zanzibar. Flights to Zanzibar from San Francisco in October are about $1,692 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $1,188.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar (SFO - ZNZ)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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Find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar within your budget

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$1,146 - $1,682

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 2/3

2 stops34h 25m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Wed 2/7

2 stops37h 34m

$1,146

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/3

1 stop30h 20m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 3/10

1 stop30h 20m

$1,207

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/3

1 stop30h 20m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 3/10

2 stops50h 00m

$1,240

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/3

2 stops31h 37m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 3/10

2 stops40h 16m

$1,307

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

2 stops59h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 5/24

2 stops41h 50m

$1,504

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/3

3 stops27h 50m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Sun 3/10

3 stops36h 40m

$1,508

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

2 stops35h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Wed 5/22

2 stops25h 05m

$1,590

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

1 stop35h 40m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 5/24

1 stop25h 40m

$1,628

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 5/14

1 stop26h 55m

Zanzibar Kisauni

Fri 5/24

1 stop22h 00m

$1,682

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Average price of flights to Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar is currently 0 while a round-trip flight costs 1423.56 USD. Price data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $945). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,796). 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.

January

$1,203

February

$945

March

$1,029

April

$1,182

May

$1,194

June

$1,796

July

$1,700

August

$1,472

September

$1,092

October

$1,190

November

$1,092

December

$1,198

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 December 7, 2023.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and American Airlines from San Francisco to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Boarding

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Crew

9.7

Overall

9.3

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Boarding

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Crew

9.7

Overall

9.3

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7.9
Good
1,316 reviews
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Boarding

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Crew

9.7

Overall

9.3

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7.9
Good
3,035 reviews
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Boarding

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Crew

9.7

Overall

9.3

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7.5
Good
125 reviews
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Boarding

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Crew

9.7

Overall

9.3

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7.4
Good
198 reviews
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Boarding

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Crew

9.7

Overall

9.3

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Average temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. January sees the highest average temperature while July sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

ZNZ

Temperature

75.2 - 82.4 °F

Average rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Zanzibar when planning your trip. Zanzibar sees an average of 4.44 precipitation per year with the most occurring in April. Precipitation data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

ZNZ

Rainfall

0.8 - 12.6 inches

Related info for your journey

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just $1,146, but on average you can expect to pay $1,310.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

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

Currently priced at $1,146, Kenya Airways will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,207 and $1,307, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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What does SFO to ZNZ mean?

This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Zanzibar Kisauni Airport (ZNZ). Codes like Zanzibar Kisauni Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,182Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,200Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,228Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$1,357Average$1,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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