How long is the flight from USA to Zanzibar?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and RwandAir can get you from USA to Zanzibar in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 40m. The distance between USA and Zanzibar is about 7713 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Zanzibar?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Zanzibar (average of $505). Flying from USA to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). 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.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Zanzibar?

The most popular flight routes from USA to Zanzibar are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Zanzibar Intl, Newark - Zanzibar Intl and New York LaGuardia - Zanzibar Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Zanzibar?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from USA to Zanzibar.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to ZNZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Zanzibar as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from United States?

Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 4.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United States to Zanzibar.

Can I find deals for flights from USA to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from USA to Zanzibar?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Zanzibar.

Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Zanzibar?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$558+ Flights from the United States to Zanzibar

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Round-trip from	$954 (oojo)
One-way from	$558 (oojo)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$1,201

Turkish Airlines

Economy passengers receive a travel set with sleep mask, ear plugs, and toiletries on long flights.

Business Class offers fully reclining seats with privacy screens and Ferragamo travel sets on long flights.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines offers 32-inch pitch in Economy, providing more space than average.

Business Class on A350s features lie-flat beds with a 22-inch width for added comfort.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' business class includes pajamas and a bed-making service for a restful journey.

Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy, so pack wisely to avoid fees.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers Economy Comfort seats with extra legroom and dedicated luggage space.

Premier World includes priority check-in and lounge access, enhancing the travel experience.

Emirates

Emirates economy offers 32 inches of legroom and top-notch entertainment on all flights.

Emirates' Dubai Connect offers free hotel stays for long layovers, enhancing travel convenience.

Delta

Delta One features 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.

Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most long-haul flights for SkyMiles members, enhancing connectivity.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$505	Average$1,235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$855	Average$1,100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$872	Average$1,337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$988	Average$993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,033	Average$1,295	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$1,107	Average$1,357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,132	Average$1,428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

$558+ Cheap flights from the United States to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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