How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar will take you 21h 15m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar is about 7908 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar round-trip?

Currently priced at $910, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $959 and $1,248, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zanzibar Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Zanzibar Intl and Baltimore/Washington - Zanzibar Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Emirates or Turkish Airlines.

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Washington, D.C.?

Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 4.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. 3 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Deal found 8/16

$1,181

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Deal found 8/16

$1,193

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$1,197

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Deal found 8/16

$1,213

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$1,216

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$1,225

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$1,230

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$1,232

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Deal found 8/12

$1,268

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 17, 2026.

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$1,334

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$1,669

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$1,266

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$1,334

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$1,268

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$1,334

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$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,331

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$1,333

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Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.

Sat 11/1412:00 pm -

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$597

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$696

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$709

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$735

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$750

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$753

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$768

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Deal found 8/13

$802

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$803

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2 stops21h 15m

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$803

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Deal found 8/13

$808

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3 stops42h 55m

Deal found 8/13

$817

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Round-trip from	$1,164 (CheapOair)
One-way from	$597 (oojo)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,565

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Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/10

1:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$1,264

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

6:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/15

1:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,266

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/13

10:21 am-8:55 pm

2 stops50h 34m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/19

1:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,268

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/31

7:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/5

1:30 am-11:16 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$1,276

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

10:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/15

1:30 am-10:03 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,280

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

6:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

12:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,311

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/9

10:21 am-10:45 pm

3 stops29h 24m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

12:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,325

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/21

6:08 am-10:45 pm

3 stops33h 37m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/1

10:15 pm-11:07 pm

3 stops32h 52m

$1,325

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

12:55 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops26h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

12:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,325

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/19

12:27 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 18m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/1

10:15 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops32h 40m

$1,325

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $1,100). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,496). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $1,535 and $1,574 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,164 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 16-Dec 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,472 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,472 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,472 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,028 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,472 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Washington, D.C.?
Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), located 4.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. 3 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar will take you 21h 15m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar is about 7908 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar round-trip?
Currently priced at $910, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $959 and $1,248, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?
The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zanzibar Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Zanzibar Intl and Baltimore/Washington - Zanzibar Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $1,100). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,496). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$959	Average$1,704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,248	Average$1,406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $1,535 and $1,574 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,164 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 16-Dec 1).

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Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $1,535 and $1,574 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,164 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 16-Dec 1).