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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar will take you 23h 50m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar is about 7888 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 24% 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, Turkish Airlines or Emirates.

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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.

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Mon 12/158:05 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1710:40 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,709

Mon 12/158:05 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 12/175:15 pmZNZ - IAD

1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,898

Sun 12/141:30 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 12/165:30 amZNZ - IAD

1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$2,092

Mon 12/154:49 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops30h 41mQatar Airways

Wed 12/175:15 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops32h 07mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/11

$2,171

Sun 12/146:20 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/165:00 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$2,191

Sun 12/142:54 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops32h 36mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/165:15 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$2,215

Sat 12/208:50 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/315:00 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$2,599

Sun 12/146:00 amDCA - ZNZ

3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/168:50 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$2,640

Sun 12/146:07 amDCA - ZNZ

3 stops32h 13mKenya Airways

Tue 12/169:50 amZNZ - DCA

2 stops40h 09mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$2,666

Fri 12/2610:00 amIAD - ZNZ

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 1/312:05 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$2,756

Mon 12/156:07 amDCA - ZNZ

3 stops25h 43mKenya Airways

Wed 12/175:50 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/11

$2,938

Sun 12/148:35 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops26h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 12/168:50 pmZNZ - BWI

2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$6,913

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 December 12, 2025.

Tue 2/101:30 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/234:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,031

Fri 4/35:25 pmIAD - ZNZ

2 stops34h 35mAustrian Airlines

Fri 4/247:10 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops26h 25mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,051

Mon 3/1611:20 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops50h 00mLufthansa

Sat 3/2111:35 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops52h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11

$1,058

Sun 3/17:15 amBWI - ZNZ

2 stops30h 00mDelta

Sun 3/810:00 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops26h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,107

Fri 2/276:00 amDCA - ZNZ

2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Sun 3/89:50 amZNZ - DCA

2 stops38h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,180

Fri 4/35:30 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops31h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 4/243:00 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops34h 49mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,382

Mon 3/1611:48 amBWI - ZNZ

2 stops36h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/215:15 pmZNZ - BWI

2 stops35h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,826

Fri 4/312:40 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops42h 50mEmirates

Fri 4/249:10 pmZNZ - BWI

2 stops31h 23mEmirates

Deal found 12/10

$1,943

Tue 2/109:15 pmIAD - ZNZ

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/174:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,031

Fri 2/273:37 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops21h 38mDelta

Sun 3/810:00 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops26h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,107

Thu 1/299:15 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 2/44:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,031

Sun 3/16:00 amDCA - ZNZ

2 stops36h 40mKenya Airways

Sun 3/89:50 amZNZ - DCA

2 stops38h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,180

Sun 3/15:00 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops20h 15mDelta

Sun 3/810:00 pmZNZ - DCA

3 stops32h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,178

Wed 5/1311:00 amDCA - ZNZ

2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 5/188:40 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops28h 31mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,335

Mon 3/166:59 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops43h 16mDelta

Sat 3/2110:50 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops42h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,371

Wed 2/116:00 amDCA - ZNZ

2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 2/288:50 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops21h 36mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,387

Thu 1/223:00 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops46h 15mDelta

Thu 1/2910:00 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops29h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,378

Wed 2/116:00 amDCA - ZNZ

2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Sun 3/18:50 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops21h 36mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,387

Thu 2/1210:36 amBWI - ZNZ

2 stops36h 54mQatar Airways

Sat 3/215:15 pmZNZ - BWI

2 stops38h 18mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,994

Mon 3/1611:00 amDCA - ZNZ

2 stops26h 00mKenya Airways

Sat 3/218:50 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,398

Tue 2/1011:45 amBWI - ZNZ

2 stops25h 30mDelta

Wed 2/1810:50 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops25h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,454

Sun 3/2211:48 amBWI - ZNZ

2 stops36h 42mQatar Airways

Thu 3/265:15 pmZNZ - BWI

2 stops35h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9

$2,042

Thu 1/87:55 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops41h 20mDelta

Thu 1/1510:00 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops26h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,466

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/87:55 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops41h 20mDelta

Thu 1/1510:00 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops26h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,466

Sat 1/101:30 pmIAD - ZNZ

2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/205:30 amZNZ - IAD

1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,068

Sat 1/101:30 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/204:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops39h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,118

Sat 1/105:20 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops55h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/215:10 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,180

Thu 1/221:30 pmIAD - ZNZ

2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/284:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,043

Thu 1/223:00 pmBWI - ZNZ

2 stops46h 15mDelta

Thu 1/2910:00 pmZNZ - BWI

3 stops29h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,378

Thu 1/2210:05 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops39h 10mDelta

Thu 1/2910:00 pmZNZ - DCA

3 stops32h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,466

Thu 1/224:43 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops30h 47mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/295:15 pmZNZ - DCA

2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,618

Sun 1/258:05 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 2/16:40 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops53h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,113

Sun 1/259:15 pmIAD - ZNZ

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/314:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,120

Thu 1/299:15 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 2/44:05 amZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,031

Thu 1/298:50 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 2/55:00 pmZNZ - IAD

2 stops23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$1,124

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 December 12, 2025.

Fri 2/66:50 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop18h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/11

$586

Fri 2/610:40 amIAD - ZNZ

1 stop36h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10

$599

Fri 2/610:40 amIAD - ZNZ

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$646

Thu 1/19:15 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$832

Thu 1/110:15 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops40h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/10

$870

Thu 1/12:25 pmDCA - ZNZ

2 stops22h 50mAir France

Deal found 12/10

$903

Thu 1/17:05 amBWI - ZNZ

2 stops30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$954

Thu 1/16:50 pmDCA - ZNZ

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,246

Thu 1/17:40 pmBWI - ZNZ

3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,279

Wed 3/186:05 pmIAD - ZNZ

3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$2,690

Wed 3/188:40 pmBWI - ZNZ

3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$2,800

Wed 3/182:30 pmIAD - ZNZ

1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$2,985

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Round-trip from	$1,031 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$586 (KLM)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,723

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Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

1:30 pm-3:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/23

4:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,031

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 2/17

4:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,031

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

9:15 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/4

4:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,031

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/3

5:25 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/24

7:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,051

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

11:20 pm-8:20 am

3 stops50h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 3/21

11:35 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops52h 30m

$1,058

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI - ZNZ

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/1

7:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-5:53 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$1,107

BaltimoreZanzibar

BWI - ZNZ

BWIZNZ

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/27

3:37 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops21h 38m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-5:53 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$1,107

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

5:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-11:48 pm

3 stops32h 48m

$1,178

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

9:50 am-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,180

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops36h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

9:50 am-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,180

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price 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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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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

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

3,677 reviews

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

3,677 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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

4,088 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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

902 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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

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 23h 50m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zanzibar is about 7888 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 24% 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?
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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$959	Average$1,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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