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2:40 pm - 8:20 amSFO-ZNZ
30h 40m2 stops
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11:35 pm - 4:30 pmZNZ-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
$1,076Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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7:25 pm - 8:20 amSFO-ZNZ
49h 55m3 stops
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11:35 pm - 4:30 pmZNZ-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
$1,096SWISS
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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7:25 pm - 8:20 amSFO-ZNZ
49h 55m3 stops
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9:50 am - 4:30 pmZNZ-SFO
41h 40m3 stops
$1,330SWISS
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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3:00 pm - 7:30 amSFO-ZNZ
29h 30m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 12:40 pmZNZ-SFO
30h 25m1 stop
$1,443Qatar Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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3:00 pm - 7:30 amSFO-ZNZ
29h 30m1 stop
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11:30 am - 12:40 pmZNZ-SFO
36h 10m3 stops
$1,524Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 15
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9:40 pm - 10:20 pmSFO-ZNZ
37h 40m3 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:40 pmZNZ-SFO
30h 40m2 stops
$1,535Lufthansa
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9:40 pm - 10:20 pmSFO-ZNZ
37h 40m3 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:40 pmZNZ-SFO
30h 40m2 stops
$1,539Lufthansa
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1:10 pm - 4:30 amSFO-ZNZ
28h 20m2 stops
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4:05 am - 11:05 amZNZ-SFO
42h 00m2 stops
$5,259Turkish Airlines
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7:37 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-ZNZ
38h 38m2 stops
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10:50 pm - 1:25 pmZNZ-SFO
25h 35m2 stops
$6,214Delta
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4:37 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-ZNZ
41h 38m2 stops
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10:50 pm - 6:57 pmZNZ-SFO
31h 07m3 stops
$6,219Delta
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Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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Lufthansa
Jan 1
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
37h 40m
3 stops
ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl
Jan 15
ZNZ5:00 pmZanzibar Intl
30h 40m
2 stops
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Jan 1
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
37h 40m
3 stops
ZNZ10:20 pmZanzibar Intl
Jan 15
ZNZ5:00 pmZanzibar Intl
30h 40m
2 stops
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Nov 1
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
47h 21m
3 stops
ZNZ8:20 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 24
ZNZ5:00 pmZanzibar Intl
30h 40m
2 stops
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

Ethiopian Air flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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Ethiopian Air
Nov 1
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
27h 40m
2 stops
ZNZ12:55 pmZanzibar Intl
Nov 23
ZNZ4:20 amZanzibar Intl
31h 55m
3 stops
SFO1:15 amSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Jan 1
SFO6:04 amSan Francisco
34h 26m
4 stops
ZNZ3:30 amZanzibar Intl
Jan 15
ZNZ7:10 pmZanzibar Intl
31h 25m
3 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Dec 2
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
33h 30m
4 stops
ZNZ3:30 amZanzibar Intl
Dec 9
ZNZ5:00 pmZanzibar Intl
33h 35m
3 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco

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San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

2:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops30h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/9

11:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,076

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

7:25 pm-8:20 am

3 stops49h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/9

11:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,096

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

7:25 pm-8:20 am

3 stops49h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/9

9:50 am-4:30 pm

3 stops41h 40m

$1,330

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

3:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/9

5:15 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,443

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

3:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/15

11:30 am-12:40 pm

3 stops36h 10m

$1,524

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

9:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops37h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/15

5:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,535

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

9:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops37h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/15

5:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,539

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

1:10 pm-4:30 am

2 stops28h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/9

4:05 am-11:05 am

2 stops42h 00m

$5,259

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

7:37 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops38h 38m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/19

10:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$6,214

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

4:37 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 38m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/19

10:50 pm-6:57 pm

3 stops31h 07m

$6,219

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On average, the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar from San Francisco is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,319. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,857. 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 San Francisco in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,236 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Zanzibar are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,766. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

    The distance between San Francisco and Zanzibar Intl is about 9958.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 24h 44m, 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.

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DeltaPriceFrom $1,131Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,998 reviews
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7.3
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