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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar from $858

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9:40 pm - 10:20 pm
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ZNZ
37h 40m
3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 am - 7:35 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
44h 45m
3 stops
$1,383Lufthansa
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:40 pm - 10:20 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
37h 40m
3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 am - 12:40 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
37h 50m
2 stops
$1,391Lufthansa
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:25 pm - 10:20 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
39h 55m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
11:35 pm - 4:30 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
27h 55m
1 stop
$1,397SWISS
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
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1:50 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
20h 05m
1 stop
Air France Logo
1:30 am - 1:25 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$1,407Air France
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
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10:00 am - 8:55 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
23h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 1:25 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
22h 55m
1 stop
$1,411Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 8:20 am
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ZNZ
30h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 am - 7:35 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
44h 45m
3 stops
$1,412Lufthansa
Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 27
SWISS Logo
4:40 pm - 10:20 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
66h 40m
3 stops
SWISS Logo
11:35 pm - 4:30 pm
ZNZ
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SFO
27h 55m
1 stop
$1,416SWISS
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24
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10:00 am - 8:55 pm
SFO
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ZNZ
23h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 11:01 pm
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SFO
32h 31m
2 stops
$1,429Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:25 pm - 10:20 pm
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ZNZ
39h 55m
2 stops
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6:20 pm - 12:40 pm
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SFO
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,430Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 26
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7:35 pm - 9:30 pm
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39h 55m
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8:45 am - 4:15 pm
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SFO
41h 30m
3 stops
$1,442SWISS
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Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Francisco to Zanzibar flight tickets
Lufthansa
Nov 11
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
37h 40m
3 stops
ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl
Nov 27
ZNZ9:50 amZanzibar Intl
44h 45m
3 stops
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,383
Lufthansa
Nov 11
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
37h 40m
3 stops
ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl
Nov 24
ZNZ9:50 amZanzibar Intl
37h 50m
2 stops
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,391
Lufthansa
Nov 10
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
30h 40m
2 stops
ZNZ8:20 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 27
ZNZ9:50 amZanzibar Intl
44h 45m
3 stops
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,412

SWISS flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Our best SWISS deals on San Francisco to Zanzibar flight tickets
SWISS
Nov 11
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
39h 55m
2 stops
ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl
Nov 24
ZNZ11:35 pmZanzibar Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,397
SWISS
Nov 10
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
66h 40m
3 stops
ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl
Nov 24
ZNZ11:35 pmZanzibar Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,416
SWISS
Aug 25
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
39h 55m
2 stops
ZNZ9:30 pmZanzibar Intl
Sep 8
ZNZ8:45 amZanzibar Intl
41h 30m
3 stops
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,442

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San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

9:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops37h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/27

9:50 am-7:35 pm

3 stops44h 45m

$1,383

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

9:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops37h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/24

9:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,391

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

7:25 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/24

11:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,397
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

1:50 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/24

1:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,407

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

10:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/24

1:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,411

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

2:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops30h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/27

9:50 am-7:35 pm

3 stops44h 45m

$1,412

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

4:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops66h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/24

11:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,416

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

10:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 11/24

1:30 am-11:01 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,429

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

7:25 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/26

6:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,430

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

7:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/8

8:45 am-4:15 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$1,442

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Fastest flight time

24h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar takes 24h 45m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

  • How far is San Francisco to Zanzibar Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Zanzibar Intl is about 9958.6 mi. Flights usually cover this in 24h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Zanzibar Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

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DeltaPriceFrom $1,188Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,452 reviews
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7.1
11,645 reviews
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