Zanzibar

$592+ Cheap flights from the United States to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

LAX — ZNZ
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from USA to Zanzibar

Thu 11/1210:00 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Tue 11/175:55 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/1$913
Mon 11/93:00 pm -
1 stop38h 35m
Sun 11/155:55 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/1$928
Sat 11/2810:00 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Tue 12/85:55 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/2$929
Tue 12/13:00 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Fri 12/115:55 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/3$940
Mon 11/2310:00 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 11/305:55 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/3$950
Sat 11/2810:00 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Fri 12/115:55 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 11/2$954
Mon 11/303:00 pm -
1 stop38h 35m
Mon 12/76:00 am -
1 stop41h 00m
Deal found 11/1$960
Mon 11/303:55 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Mon 12/77:10 pm -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 10/31$981
Sat 11/283:00 pm -
1 stop38h 35m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 11/2$985
Fri 11/63:55 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Sat 11/144:05 am -
2 stops41h 30m
Deal found 11/2$992
Wed 11/256:00 am -
2 stops42h 00m
Tue 12/18:50 pm -
2 stops29h 33m
Deal found 10/31$1,150
Wed 11/184:25 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Tue 12/81:30 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 11/2$1,152

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$484
(Globehunters)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,206
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Zanzibar Intl flight deals.
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From USA to Zanzibar Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MiamiZanzibar

MIA Miami - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

MIAZNZ

Miami

Wed 11/11

11:50 pm-3:10 am

3 stops43h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$592

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/1

10:05 am-1:20 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$622
Quickest round-trip

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

12:20 am-2:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$641

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/13

10:05 am-1:20 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/31

10:05 am-1:20 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

AtlantaZanzibar

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ATLZNZ

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/6

8:09 am-3:10 am

3 stops59h 01m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$666

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/30

9:05 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops56h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$675

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/31

3:00 pm-2:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$692

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/25

10:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops30h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$710

BostonZanzibar

BOS Boston Logan Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

BOSZNZ

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 11/22

4:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$741

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Zanzibar (average of $1,266). Flying from USA to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,867). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Zanzibar, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Zanzibar?

    Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways can get you from USA to Zanzibar in just under 27h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 25m. The distance between USA and Zanzibar is about 8371 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Zanzibar (average of $1,266). Flying from USA to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,867). 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 7 airlines flying from USA to Zanzibar

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$550Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$801Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$950Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,087Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,307Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,583Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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