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$758+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — ZNZ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

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 May 18, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 9/266:50 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
2 stops48h 50m
SAUDIA
Fri 10/210:10 am
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops36h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/13$1,108
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 9/269:45 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
1 stop21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/24:35 am
ZNZ
-
IAD
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,247
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:00 am
DCA
-
ZNZ
2 stops39h 20m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/144:40 am
ZNZ
-
DCA
2 stops44h 31m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,252
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sun 10/258:05 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/25:30 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
3 stops54h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 7/53:25 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/136:00 am
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,255
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1610:20 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
3 stops47h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/222:35 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
3 stops59h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,261
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:05 am
DCA
-
ZNZ
2 stops30h 45m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/158:40 pm
ZNZ
-
DCA
2 stops28h 31m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,263
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/123:25 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/202:35 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
3 stops59h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 11/35:00 pm
DCA
-
ZNZ
2 stops43h 55m
Delta
Thu 11/121:30 am
ZNZ
-
DCA
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$1,270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sat 9/56:05 am
DCA
-
ZNZ
3 stops33h 40m
Delta
Sun 9/1312:20 am
ZNZ
-
DCA
2 stops30h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$1,271
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:55 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
3 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/32:35 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
3 stops59h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,271
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:05 am
DCA
-
ZNZ
2 stops37h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 11/14:40 am
ZNZ
-
DCA
2 stops37h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,272

Find 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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,108
(SAUDIA)

One-way from

$758
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,256
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zanzibar Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/22

10:55 am-6:10 am

1 stop36h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 7/29

7:10 am-8:40 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,498

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/7

11:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 7/11

12:00 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,517

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/29

10:55 am-4:25 am

1 stop34h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 8/11

5:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,517

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/6

11:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/15

12:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,519

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

10:55 am-4:25 am

1 stop34h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 8/3

5:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,522

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/23

10:55 am-4:25 am

1 stop34h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 7/28

5:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,548

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/8

12:17 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 28m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 6/15

12:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,636

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/8

3:15 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/16

12:20 am-11:21 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$1,636

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/16

6:25 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops45h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/23

12:20 am-6:46 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$1,646

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI - ZNZ

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/16

6:24 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops45h 21m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/23

12:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,684

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

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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 $120). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,248). 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?

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 May 18, 2026.
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
4,378 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,378 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,378 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
999 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,378 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

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 28h 42m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar is about 7864 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 $919, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $942 and $1,307, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 32% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $120). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,248). 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$919Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$942Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,307Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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