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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar will take you 20h 30m. 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 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.

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.

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 11, 2026.

Thu 11/125:50 pm -

2 stops36h 00m

Wed 11/189:50 am -

2 stops36h 00m

Deal found 8/7

$1,160

Wed 9/1610:25 pm -

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3 stops33h 00m

Deal found 8/7

$1,164

Mon 9/143:10 pm -

1 stop39h 20m

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1 stop22h 55m

Deal found 8/7

$1,197

Mon 10/196:15 pm -

2 stops21h 30m

Sun 11/110:15 pm -

2 stops25h 40m

Deal found 8/7

$1,232

Wed 9/93:10 pm -

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1 stop22h 55m

Deal found 8/10

$1,236

Tue 10/206:15 pm -

2 stops32h 05m

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2 stops25h 40m

Deal found 8/7

$1,237

Wed 9/166:15 pm -

2 stops42h 35m

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2 stops41h 25m

Deal found 8/7

$1,243

Tue 12/89:20 pm -

2 stops20h 50m

Thu 12/105:30 am -

1 stop38h 15m

Deal found 8/10

$1,244

Fri 11/1310:21 am -

2 stops50h 34m

Thu 11/191:30 am -

2 stops30h 11m

Deal found 8/7

$1,245

Sat 9/510:10 am -

3 stops29h 35m

Thu 9/1012:20 am -

2 stops29h 39m

Deal found 8/6

$1,245

Wed 10/219:45 pm -

2 stops42h 00m

Sun 11/110:15 pm -

2 stops25h 40m

Deal found 8/7

$1,245

Mon 9/149:20 am -

3 stops30h 25m

Sun 9/2012:20 am -

2 stops29h 11m

Deal found 8/7

$1,246

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 11, 2026.

Fri 11/1310:21 am -

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Thu 11/191:30 am -

2 stops30h 11m

Deal found 8/6

$1,245

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Deal found 8/8

$1,328

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1 stop20h 30m

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1 stop39h 15m

Deal found 8/10

$1,334

Sun 10/255:10 pm -

2 stops31h 20m

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2 stops30h 44m

Deal found 8/6

$1,550

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2 stops32h 38m

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2 stops35h 58m

Deal found 8/6

$1,690

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2 stops28h 15m

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2 stops48h 29m

Deal found 8/8

$1,775

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2 stops31h 50m

Deal found 8/10

$1,804

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2 stops37h 27m

Deal found 8/11

$1,885

Wed 9/910:40 am -

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2 stops27h 42m

Deal found 8/10

$1,245

Tue 10/201:15 pm -

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Deal found 8/10

$1,334

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2 stops23h 45m

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1 stop29h 30m

Deal found 8/11

$1,340

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3 stops27h 19m

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2 stops28h 23m

Deal found 8/10

$1,245

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2 stops23h 35m

Deal found 8/7

$1,334

Mon 9/149:20 am -

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2 stops29h 11m

Deal found 8/7

$1,246

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2 stops31h 00m

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1 stop38h 15m

Deal found 8/6

$1,344

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3 stops27h 12m

Deal found 8/10

$1,252

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Deal found 8/9

$1,344

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2 stops39h 15m

Deal found 8/10

$1,887

Sat 10/1711:05 am -

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2 stops23h 07m

Deal found 8/7

$1,295

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2 stops23h 10m

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2 stops39h 55m

Deal found 8/7

$1,344

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$1,968

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Deal found 8/8

$1,894

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Deal found 8/8

$1,301

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$1,997

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$1,311

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$1,347

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$1,348

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2 stops29h 07m

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$1,616

Fri 10/237:35 pm -

3 stops45h 20m

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2 stops28h 37m

Deal found 8/8

$1,776

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 8/1912:30 pm -

3 stops27h 15m

Sun 8/3012:20 am -

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Deal found 8/7

$1,294

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3 stops27h 18m

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2 stops25h 23m

Deal found 8/7

$1,294

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3 stops29h 35m

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Deal found 8/6

$1,245

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1 stop39h 20m

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1 stop22h 55m

Deal found 8/10

$1,236

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2 stops27h 42m

Deal found 8/10

$1,245

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1 stop39h 20m

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1 stop22h 55m

Deal found 8/7

$1,197

Mon 9/149:20 am -

3 stops30h 25m

Sun 9/2012:20 am -

2 stops29h 11m

Deal found 8/7

$1,246

Wed 9/1610:25 pm -

2 stops32h 05m

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3 stops33h 00m

Deal found 8/7

$1,164

Wed 9/166:15 pm -

2 stops42h 35m

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Deal found 8/7

$1,243

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Deal found 8/8

$1,304

Sun 9/2010:35 pm -

3 stops39h 55m

Mon 9/288:15 am -

2 stops36h 20m

Deal found 8/8

$1,299

Tue 9/2910:20 pm -

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Thu 10/810:45 pm -

1 stop25h 00m

Deal found 8/6

$1,283

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 11, 2026.

Thu 11/1912:00 pm -

1 stop33h 20m

Deal found 8/7

$619

Thu 11/191:30 pm -

2 stops28h 40m

Deal found 8/7

$767

Thu 11/1910:30 am -

3 stops43h 20m

Deal found 8/7

$782

Thu 11/195:10 pm -

2 stops30h 20m

Deal found 8/7

$807

Thu 11/197:40 pm -

3 stops50h 10m

Deal found 8/7

$810

Thu 11/196:00 pm -

3 stops33h 00m

Deal found 8/7

$1,397

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Round-trip from	$1,160 (KAYAK)
One-way from	$619 (SmartFares)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,565

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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

$1,245

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/9

10:40 am-10:45 pm

3 stops29h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

12:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,245

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

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

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

12:26 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 19m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

12:20 am-9:43 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$1,245

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/14

9:20 am-10:45 pm

3 stops30h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/20

12:20 am-10:31 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$1,246

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/17

7:50 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops43h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/1

10:15 pm-5:27 pm

3 stops27h 12m

$1,252

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

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

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/17

11:05 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/1

1:30 am-4:37 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$1,295

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

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

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/18

6:30 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops45h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/1

1:30 am-11:47 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,301

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Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

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

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/7

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/15

1:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,311

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

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

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/31

5:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/7

7:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,328

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

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

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

10:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/6

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,334

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 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 $2,505). 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 November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,160 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 12-Nov 18).

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

4,480 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

4,480 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,480 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

1,023 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,480 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 20h 30m. 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 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 $2,505). 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

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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$959	Average$1,728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,248	Average$1,406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$619+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $1,535 and $1,574 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,160 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 12-Nov 18).

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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 11, 2026.

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 11, 2026.

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Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar flights typically cost between $1,535 and $1,574 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,160 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 12-Nov 18).