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$590+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — ZNZ
Mar 22 — Mar 291
Sun 3/22
Sun 3/29
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 February 20, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/301:05 pm
DCA
-
ZNZ
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/67:55 am
ZNZ
-
DCA
2 stops39h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,009
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:00 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2411:35 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops29h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,030
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/228:30 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
3 stops27h 50m
SWISS
Tue 2/2411:35 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops47h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 2/18$1,071
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/75:25 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/247:40 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,078
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:50 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
1 stop18h 25m
Air France
Sun 3/810:00 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops26h 05m
Air France
Deal found 2/17$1,085
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:05 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/86:40 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops53h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,086
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:08 am
IAD
-
ZNZ
2 stops27h 07m
Delta
Sun 3/810:00 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops26h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$1,090
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/298:20 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/298:20 am
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,097
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2210:55 am
IAD
-
ZNZ
1 stop19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/75:00 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops22h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/16$1,098
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/265:25 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
2 stops36h 30m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 6/37:10 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops26h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,099
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:59 am
DCA
-
ZNZ
2 stops29h 16m
Delta
Sun 3/810:00 pm
ZNZ
-
DCA
3 stops32h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$1,100
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:30 pm
IAD
-
ZNZ
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/87:40 pm
ZNZ
-
IAD
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,101

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 February 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,009
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$590
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,082
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zanzibar Intl
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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. 7% potential increase in price ($108 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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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 20, 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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Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/30

1:05 pm-6:10 am

2 stops34h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 4/6

7:55 am-4:24 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

6:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,085

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

10:08 am-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,090

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

DCA - ZNZ

DCAZNZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

7:59 am-9:15 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops32h 44m

$1,100

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

8:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

5:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,101

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

11:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/29

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,102

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/23

11:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 4/8

5:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops22h 55m

$1,120

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

8:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop29h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/10

3:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,120

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/29

7:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops20h 45m

$1,125

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

10:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/16

7:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops20h 45m

$1,125

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 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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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $683). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,100). 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.

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 February 20, 2026.
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
3,739 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

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
3,739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

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
4,224 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

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
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

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 27% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar (average of $683). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,100). 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 February 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,307Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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