Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Zanzibar?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,097.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Zanzibar?

Flights connecting via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 05m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Zanzibar?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 38m.

How long does it take to fly to Zanzibar?

On average, it takes 21h 55m to fly from New York to Zanzibar if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Zanzibar (the most popular airport in Zanzibar). If you’re flying out of New York and into Zanzibar, then the flight time is around 26h 55m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Zanzibar?

Nairobi (NBO) was the most common stop: 77% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Zanzibar?

Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar from New York according to our data. Kenya Airways is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Zanzibar. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Zanzibar on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Zanzibar Intl?

SAUDIA, Egyptair, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Zanzibar Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Zanzibar Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zanzibar Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:55 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$991Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

3:55 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$994Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

3:55 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$994Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

8:15 pm - 4:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

24h 15m2 stops Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:10 am - 10:55 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,112Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 5

1:25 am - 2:50 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

17h 25m1 stop Istanbul

3:50 am - 10:30 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

26h 40m2 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul

$1,134Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

1:25 am - 4:30 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 05m2 stops Istanbul Arusha Kilimanjaro

3:50 am - 10:30 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

26h 40m2 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Istanbul

$1,134Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

10:20 pm - 2:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

32h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

8:00 am - 8:15 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,172Emirates

Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 1

1:45 pm - 9:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,209Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

1:45 pm - 2:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

29h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,238Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

10:20 pm - 2:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

33h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

7:55 am - 6:55 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,250Emirates

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

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9:50 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$991Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

7:00 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

41h 50m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:40 pm - 2:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$1,001Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 12

9:50 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$1,026Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

10:20 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

32h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:50 pm - 8:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,029Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

11:00 pm - 6:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:10 am - 6:55 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,240Emirates

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 14

11:15 am - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:55 am - 2:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,272Emirates

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27

1:45 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,282Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

1:45 pm - 7:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,299Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 10

1:45 pm - 7:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:40 am - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,314Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 10

11:15 am - 2:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

20h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:55 am - 8:50 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,662Emirates

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

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Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Zanzibar

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 4

JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 00m

2 stops

ZNZ10:55 amZanzibar Intl

Nov 11

ZNZ7:10 pmZanzibar Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$991

Ethiopian Air

Nov 4

JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 00m

2 stops

ZNZ10:55 amZanzibar Intl

Nov 11

ZNZ7:10 pmZanzibar Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$994

Ethiopian Air

Sep 24

EWR9:45 pmNewark

30h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ10:55 amZanzibar Intl

Sep 27

ZNZ4:20 amZanzibar Intl

22h 25m

2 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,007

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Delta

Nov 4

LGA11:59 amNew York LaGuardia

24h 56m

2 stops

ZNZ8:55 pmZanzibar Intl

Nov 10

ZNZ1:30 amZanzibar Intl

27h 59m

2 stops

LGA9:29 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,267

Delta

Nov 4

LGA11:59 amNew York LaGuardia

24h 56m

2 stops

ZNZ8:55 pmZanzibar Intl

Nov 10

ZNZ1:30 amZanzibar Intl

27h 01m

2 stops

LGA8:31 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,272

Delta

Sep 21

LGA12:55 pmNew York LaGuardia

26h 50m

3 stops

ZNZ10:45 pmZanzibar Intl

Oct 6

ZNZ12:20 amZanzibar Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

LGA7:45 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,275

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

3:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/11

7:10 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$991

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

3:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/11

7:10 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$994

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/23

3:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/30

7:10 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$994

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/3

8:15 pm-4:30 am

2 stops24h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 2/5

3:10 am-10:55 am

1 stop39h 45m

$1,112

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NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Tue 11/3

1:25 am-2:50 am

1 stop17h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/10

3:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,134

NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Tue 11/3

1:25 am-4:30 am

2 stops19h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/10

3:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,134

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/27

10:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 2/1

8:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,172

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

1:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/1

4:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$1,209

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

1:45 pm-2:40 am

1 stop29h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/18

4:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$1,238

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/22

10:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/25

7:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,250

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Zanzibar?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,337 to $1,390.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $991.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zanzibar. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,092. The month of April is another great option to travel to Zanzibar, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $1,141.

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Fastest flight time	20h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from New York in the past 72 hours is $539. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $991.

The fastest flight from New York to Zanzibar takes 20h 00m

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How far is New York to Zanzibar Intl by plane?
There are 7699.0 mi between New York and Zanzibar Intl. Flights usually cover this in 20h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Zanzibar Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Zanzibar Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zanzibar Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Zanzibar?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Zanzibar, the leading airline is Kenya Airways, making up 62% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 24% and Turkish Airlines with 15%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,087	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,288	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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