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$548+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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WAS — ZNZ
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/86:05 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Mon 11/1010:50 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/4$1,024
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:15 pmIAD - ZNZ
3 stops64h 05mSWISS
Tue 11/1111:35 pmZNZ - IAD
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Deal found 11/4$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 11/58:05 amBWI - ZNZ
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Sun 11/910:00 pmZNZ - BWI
3 stops30h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/2$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/86:05 amDCA - ZNZ
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Mon 11/1010:50 pmZNZ - DCA
3 stops30h 53mDelta
Deal found 11/4$1,038
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/510:55 pmIAD - ZNZ
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1111:35 pmZNZ - IAD
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,061
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/66:05 pmIAD - ZNZ
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1010:50 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,067
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 11/166:50 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop18h 25mAir France
Mon 11/2410:50 pmZNZ - IAD
2 stops25h 45mAir France
Deal found 11/4$1,081
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/510:55 pmIAD - ZNZ
3 stops25h 25mLufthansa
Tue 11/119:50 amZNZ - IAD
2 stops38h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$1,086
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 11/161:30 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/234:05 amZNZ - IAD
2 stops39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,096
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:45 pmIAD - ZNZ
3 stops30h 35mBrussels Airlines
Tue 11/119:50 amZNZ - IAD
3 stops36h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,108
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/81:30 pmIAD - ZNZ
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/105:30 amZNZ - IAD
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,114
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/56:05 amDCA - ZNZ
2 stops36h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 11/118:50 pmZNZ - DCA
2 stops21h 12mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,209

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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,002
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$548
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,050
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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 November 5, 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

Sun 3/8

7:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/19

10:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

6:05 am-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/10

10:50 pm-9:43 pm

3 stops30h 53m

$1,038

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

9:15 pm-4:30 am

2 stops23h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 2/24

5:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,039

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/30

9:15 pm-4:30 am

2 stops23h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/5

4:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 40m

$1,077

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

6:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/24

10:50 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,081

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

9:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/11

5:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 30m

$1,091

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

7:59 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops42h 16m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/16

10:50 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,091

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

1:30 pm-4:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/23

4:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 40m

$1,096

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

9:15 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop38h 15m

$1,097

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

6:07 am-8:00 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,315

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $544). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,101). 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 November 5, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 5, 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
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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
3,660 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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
4,035 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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
886 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 18h 25m. 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 $1,307, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 23% 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 $548. KLM flights start at $586 while deals on Delta start at $590 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. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $544). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,101). 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,307Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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