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$676+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — ZNZ
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$938
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$676
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,029
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zanzibar Intl
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mar. 10/79:40 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 10/152:55 amZNZ - IAD
1 stop39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$938
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mié. 10/297:05 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/510:50 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$967
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/2910:11 amIAD - ZNZ
2 stops27h 29mDelta
mié. 11/510:50 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/14$972
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/285:45 pmIAD - ZNZ
2 stops20h 40mSWISS
sáb. 10/410:35 pmZNZ - IAD
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/15$974
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/2910:18 amBWI - ZNZ
2 stops27h 22mDelta
mié. 11/510:50 pmZNZ - BWI
3 stops33h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/14$981
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/2910:20 amDCA - ZNZ
2 stops27h 20mDelta
mié. 11/510:50 pmZNZ - DCA
3 stops32h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/14$981
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/28:45 pmIAD - ZNZ
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/125:50 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$983
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/265:45 pmIAD - ZNZ
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/510:50 amZNZ - IAD
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/29:20 pmIAD - ZNZ
3 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
dom. 10/127:10 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,009
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
dom. 9/281:30 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 10/44:30 amZNZ - IAD
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,012
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/101:30 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
jue. 10/162:55 amZNZ - IAD
2 stops39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,014
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/312:34 pmDCA - ZNZ
2 stops24h 06mDelta
jue. 12/1110:00 pmZNZ - DCA
3 stops32h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,027

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/7

1:30 pm-1:55 am

1 stop29h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 10/15

2:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$938

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 10/29

10:11 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 11/5

10:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$972

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 9/28

5:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

sáb. 10/4

10:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$974

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/14

9:40 pm-3:30 am

2 stops22h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 10/21

4:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$976

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/23

9:40 pm-3:30 am

2 stops22h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 10/28

4:05 am-12:45 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$976

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI - ZNZ

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/29

10:18 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 11/5

10:50 pm-12:41 am

3 stops33h 51m

$981

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 10/29

10:20 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 11/5

10:50 pm-11:41 pm

3 stops32h 51m

$981

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/2

8:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

dom. 10/12

5:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$983

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 12/3

6:07 am-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Zanzibar Intl

jue. 12/11

10:00 pm-10:52 pm

3 stops32h 52m

$1,027

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI - ZNZ

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/3

1:52 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Zanzibar Intl

jue. 12/11

10:00 pm-7:02 pm

3 stops29h 02m

$1,097

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 septiembre 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 20h 40m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar is about 7908 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $731. KLM flights start at $883 while deals on Delta start at $906 one-way.

  • 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. Reagan-National - Zanzibar Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,744). 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,248Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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