How long is the flight from California to Tanzania?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Tanzania you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Zanzibar takes 24h 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Jose to Zanzibar takes 26h 30m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Tanzania?

Qatar Airways, Delta, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tanzania

What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tanzania. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Tanzania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tanzania?

Prices for flights from California to Tanzania were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tanzania?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Tanzania is 7 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tanzania?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tanzania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tanzania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tanzania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:05 pm - 2:35 am

LAX

JRO

26h 30m1 stop

6:10 am - 12:10 pm

JRO

LAX

40h 00m1 stop

$971Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16

10:15 am - 1:40 pm

LAX

DAR

40h 25m2 stops

3:25 pm - 3:18 pm

DAR

LAX

34h 53m2 stops

$971United Airlines

Fri, Jan 23 - Wed, Feb 4

11:45 am - 1:40 pm

SFO

DAR

38h 55m2 stops

3:25 pm - 3:35 pm

DAR

SFO

35h 10m2 stops

$971United Airlines

Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Feb 2

3:00 pm - 4:35 pm

SFO

JRO

38h 35m2 stops

9:05 am - 12:40 pm

JRO

SFO

38h 35m2 stops

$999Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

1:45 pm - 10:35 pm

LAX

DAR

21h 50m2 stops

11:45 pm - 11:45 am

DAR

LAX

23h 00m1 stop

$1,012Delta

Wed, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 6

8:00 am - 10:35 pm

LAX

DAR

27h 35m3 stops

11:45 pm - 11:45 am

DAR

LAX

23h 00m1 stop

$1,017Delta

Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6

4:00 pm - 7:25 am

SFO

JRO

29h 25m1 stop

9:10 am - 1:35 pm

JRO

SFO

38h 25m2 stops

$1,023Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 25 - Fri, Apr 3

2:30 pm - 8:20 am

SFO

ZNZ

55h 50m3 stops

11:35 pm - 8:35 pm

ZNZ

SFO

55h 00m2 stops

$1,122Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21

3:10 pm - 7:30 am

LAX

ZNZ

29h 20m1 stop

11:30 am - 12:50 pm

ZNZ

LAX

36h 20m3 stops

$1,185Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 17

9:40 pm - 10:20 pm

SFO

ZNZ

37h 40m3 stops

9:50 am - 7:35 pm

ZNZ

SFO

44h 45m3 stops

$1,266Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 15

SWISS flights from California to Tanzania

Our best SWISS deals on California to Tanzania flight tickets

SWISS

Jan 1

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

39h 55m

2 stops

ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl

Jan 15

ZNZ9:50 amZanzibar Intl

41h 40m

3 stops

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,291

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Jan 1

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

39h 55m

2 stops

ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl

Jan 15

ZNZ9:50 amZanzibar Intl

41h 40m

3 stops

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,303

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Jan 1

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

39h 55m

2 stops

ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl

Jan 15

ZNZ9:50 amZanzibar Intl

41h 40m

3 stops

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,312

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Emirates flights from California to Tanzania

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Emirates

Mar 18

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

28h 15m

1 stop

ZNZ7:00 amZanzibar Intl

Mar 22

ZNZ9:35 pmZanzibar Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,455

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Emirates

Dec 26

SNA10:52 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

39h 48m

2 stops

DAR1:40 pmDar Es Salaam

Jan 11

DAR3:25 pmDar Es Salaam

38h 04m

2 stops

SNA6:29 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$4,254

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Los AngelesArusha

LAX - JRO

LAXJRO

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

1:05 pm-2:35 am

1 stop26h 30m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 3/16

6:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$971

Los AngelesDar Es Salaam

LAX - DAR

LAXDAR

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

10:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 2/4

3:25 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$971

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 2/2

3:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$971

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/3

9:05 am-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$999

Los AngelesDar Es Salaam

LAX - DAR

LAXDAR

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

1:45 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 2/6

11:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,012

Los AngelesDar Es Salaam

LAX - DAR

LAXDAR

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-10:35 pm

3 stops27h 35m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 2/6

11:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,017

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

4:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Fri 4/3

9:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,023

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-8:20 am

3 stops55h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 3/21

11:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops55h 00m

$1,122

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

3:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 2/17

11:30 am-12:50 pm

3 stops36h 20m

$1,185

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

9:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops37h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/15

9:50 am-7:35 pm

3 stops44h 45m

$1,266

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tanzania?

The cheapest month to fly to Tanzania from California is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,065, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Tanzania from California during August instead. Flights to Tanzania in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,073.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tanzania?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Tanzania from California is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $1,267. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Tanzania is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,917.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tanzania?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Tanzania is in the morning. Flights from California to Tanzania during this time can be as low as $1,252. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Tanzania, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,529 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tanzania?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tanzania from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tanzania for around $1,242 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tanzania from California for as low as $1,103 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Tanzania flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Tanzania flight.

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The fastest flight from California to Tanzania takes 20h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tanzania?
Prices for flights from California to Tanzania were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tanzania?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Tanzania is 7 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tanzania?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tanzania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tanzania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tanzania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Tanzania

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,099 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,430 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,007 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $984	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,681 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,273	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,442 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,092 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $1,320	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 879 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $1,453	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,450 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,799	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,574 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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