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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 12:55 pmEWR-ZNZ
19h 00m1 stop
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4:20 am - 7:45 pmZNZ-EWR
22h 25m1 stop
$908Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 16
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10:55 am - 10:50 amJFK-ZNZ
16h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:20 am - 8:00 pmZNZ-JFK
22h 40m2 stops
$908Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 6
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12:20 am - 3:05 amJFK-ZNZ
18h 45m1 stop
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4:05 am - 5:45 pmZNZ-JFK
21h 40m2 stops
$917Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 3:05 amEWR-ZNZ
18h 40m1 stop
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5:30 am - 10:30 pmZNZ-EWR
25h 00m1 stop
$940Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 19
Delta Logo
4:40 pm - 8:40 pmJFK-ZNZ
20h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:50 pm - 10:45 pmZNZ-JFK
31h 55m2 stops
$1,012Delta
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 21
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 9:10 pmEWR-ZNZ
22h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 2:55 pmZNZ-EWR
24h 00m2 stops
$1,017Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 24
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 6:10 amJFK-ZNZ
24h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
5:35 am - 8:50 amZNZ-JFK
34h 15m1 stop
$1,034Emirates
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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 30
Qatar Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 8:00 amLGA-ZNZ
31h 15m2 stops
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11:20 pm - 8:49 pmZNZ-LGA
28h 29m2 stops
$1,567Qatar Airways
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Emirates Logo
4:28 pm - 6:10 amLGA-ZNZ
30h 42m2 stops
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5:35 am - 10:07 pmZNZ-LGA
47h 32m2 stops
$1,663Emirates
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 2
Qatar Airways Logo
7:45 am - 7:30 amLGA-ZNZ
39h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:15 pm - 8:20 pmZNZ-LGA
35h 05m2 stops
$1,682Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Zanzibar

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 4
JFK12:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
ZNZ3:05 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 18
ZNZ4:05 amZanzibar Intl
21h 40m
2 stops
JFK5:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Nov 4
EWR12:25 amNewark
18h 40m
1 stop
ZNZ3:05 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 19
ZNZ5:30 amZanzibar Intl
25h 00m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
Turkish Airlines
Dec 1
JFK12:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 10m
2 stops
ZNZ4:30 amZanzibar Intl
Dec 11
ZNZ4:05 amZanzibar Intl
21h 40m
2 stops
JFK5:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 1
EWR10:55 amNewark
19h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 16
ZNZ4:20 amZanzibar Intl
22h 25m
1 stop
EWR7:45 pmNewark
Ethiopian Air
Sep 24
EWR10:55 amNewark
19h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ12:55 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 9
ZNZ4:20 amZanzibar Intl
22h 25m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark
Ethiopian Air
Oct 2
EWR9:45 pmNewark
22h 45m
3 stops
ZNZ3:30 amZanzibar Intl
Oct 12
ZNZ4:20 amZanzibar Intl
22h 25m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark

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NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Wed 10/1

10:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/16

4:20 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$908

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/26

10:55 am-10:50 am

1 stop16h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 10/6

4:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$908

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

12:20 am-3:05 am

1 stop18h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/18

4:05 am-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$917

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Tue 11/4

12:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/19

5:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$940

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/29

4:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/21

10:50 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,012

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Tue 12/9

2:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 12/24

10:55 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,017

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

10:20 pm-6:10 am

2 stops24h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/30

5:35 am-8:50 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,034

New YorkZanzibar

LGA - ZNZ

LGAZNZ

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/14

5:45 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 9/20

11:20 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,567

New YorkZanzibar

LGA - ZNZ

LGAZNZ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/22

4:28 pm-6:10 am

2 stops30h 42m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/2

5:35 am-10:07 pm

2 stops47h 32m

$1,663

New YorkZanzibar

LGA - ZNZ

LGAZNZ

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/8

7:45 am-7:30 am

2 stops39h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/15

5:15 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,682

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

In general, April 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 $977. The month of March is another great option to travel to Zanzibar, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $995.

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On average, the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar from New York is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,072. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to Zanzibar on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,353. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Flying to Zanzibar from New York in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,082 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Zanzibar are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,377. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zanzibar from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zanzibar for around $1,219 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zanzibar from New York for as low as $1,005 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$492

Fastest flight time

16h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from New York in the past 72 hours is $492. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $908.
The fastest flight from New York to Zanzibar takes 16h 50m
There are no direct flights from New York to Zanzibar. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Zanzibar Intl Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport - Zanzibar Intl Airport and Newark Airport - Zanzibar Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)

  • 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 16h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • 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.

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  • 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,928 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.2
803 reviews
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7.4
3,607 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,980 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,018Free CancellationRating
6.9
274 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,299 reviews
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