Cheap flights from California to Zanzibar from $641

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SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 9:30 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
39h 55m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
10:45 pm - 4:15 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,294SWISS
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:39 pm - 9:30 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
35h 51m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 4:15 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,313Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 7:30 am
LAX
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ZNZ
29h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 12:50 pm
ZNZ
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LAX
29h 10m
2 stops
$1,351Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 1:50 pm
LAX
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ZNZ
38h 05m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:40 am - 12:34 pm
ZNZ
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LAX
42h 54m
2 stops
$1,354Kenya Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 7:30 am
LAX
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ZNZ
29h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 12:50 pm
ZNZ
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LAX
29h 10m
2 stops
$1,360Qatar Airways
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18
Kenya Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 2:40 am
LAX
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ZNZ
52h 20m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:40 am - 12:27 pm
ZNZ
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LAX
41h 47m
2 stops
$1,407Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:57 pm - 2:50 am
SAN
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ZNZ
25h 53m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:50 am - 12:45 pm
ZNZ
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SAN
43h 55m
3 stops
$1,593Turkish Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:30 am
LAS
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ZNZ
33h 30m
3 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:50 am - 8:08 pm
ZNZ
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LAS
51h 18m
3 stops
$1,678Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:30 pm - 3:30 am
SAN
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ZNZ
42h 00m
4 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:10 pm - 3:30 pm
ZNZ
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SAN
31h 20m
3 stops
$1,974Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:35 am - 3:30 am
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31h 55m
4 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:10 pm - 9:57 pm
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SAN
37h 47m
3 stops
$2,027Ethiopian Air
Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 18

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SWISS flights from California to Zanzibar

Our best SWISS deals on California to Zanzibar flight tickets
SWISS
Sep 8
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
39h 55m
2 stops
ZNZ9:30 pmZanzibar Intl
Sep 15
ZNZ10:45 pmZanzibar Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,294
SWISS
Sep 8
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
44h 50m
3 stops
ZNZ9:30 pmZanzibar Intl
Sep 15
ZNZ10:45 pmZanzibar Intl
31h 08m
2 stops
SFO7:53 pmSan Francisco
$1,339
SWISS
Jul 9
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
39h 55m
2 stops
ZNZ9:30 pmZanzibar Intl
Jul 23
ZNZ10:45 pmZanzibar Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,435

Emirates flights from California to Zanzibar

Our best Emirates deals on California to Zanzibar flight tickets
Emirates
Aug 24
LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles
25h 45m
1 stop
ZNZ4:25 amZanzibar Intl
Sep 3
ZNZ5:25 amZanzibar Intl
42h 50m
1 stop
LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles
$1,560
Emirates
Sep 6
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
35h 25m
1 stop
ZNZ2:30 pmZanzibar Intl
Sep 12
ZNZ7:55 amZanzibar Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,580
Emirates
Nov 4
LAX3:35 pmLos Angeles
36h 05m
1 stop
ZNZ2:40 pmZanzibar Intl
Nov 14
ZNZ8:00 amZanzibar Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles
$1,610

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 25, 2026.
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San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

7:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

10:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,294

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

11:39 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops35h 51m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/15

10:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,313
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

3:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/16

6:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,351

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

12:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/15

4:40 am-12:34 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$1,354

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

3:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/18

6:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,360

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

12:20 pm-2:40 am

2 stops52h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 10/12

4:40 am-12:27 pm

2 stops41h 47m

$1,407

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Thu 12/3

1:57 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 53m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/12

3:50 am-12:45 pm

3 stops43h 55m

$1,593

Las VegasZanzibar

LAS - ZNZ

LASZNZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/16

8:00 am-4:30 am

3 stops33h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/18

3:50 am-8:08 pm

3 stops51h 18m

$1,678

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Thu 12/3

10:30 pm-3:30 am

4 stops42h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/13

7:10 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops31h 20m

$1,974

San DiegoZanzibar

SAN - ZNZ

SANZNZ

San Diego

Sat 12/5

8:35 am-3:30 am

4 stops31h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 12/18

7:10 pm-9:57 pm

3 stops37h 47m

$2,027

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from California to Zanzibar. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,109. The month of January is another great option to travel to Zanzibar, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,146.

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Fastest flight time

23h 34m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Zanzibar takes 23h 34m
There are no direct flights from California to Zanzibar. There are no popular flight routes from California to Zanzibar.

Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Zanzibar

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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DeltaPriceFrom $1,188Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,433 reviews
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7.4
4,414 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,247Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,730 reviews
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7.1
11,753 reviews
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