Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Zanzibar from $991

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Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 6:20 am
SJC
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ZNZ
35h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 10:35 pm
ZNZ
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SJC
47h 50m
3 stops
$2,157Lufthansa
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:10 am
SJC
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ZNZ
36h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 8:00 pm
ZNZ
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SJC
46h 50m
2 stops
$2,345Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 7:30 am
SJC
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ZNZ
37h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 8:00 pm
ZNZ
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SJC
36h 50m
2 stops
$2,399Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:37 pm - 11:00 am
SJC
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ZNZ
30h 23m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 pm - 10:35 pm
ZNZ
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SJC
44h 30m
3 stops
$2,446Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 11:00 am
SJC
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ZNZ
40h 15m
3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 9:10 pm
ZNZ
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SJC
46h 25m
3 stops
$2,591Lufthansa
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5

Lufthansa flights from San Jose, California to Zanzibar

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Jose, California to Zanzibar flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jun 1
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
35h 35m
2 stops
ZNZ6:20 amZanzibar Intl
Jun 5
ZNZ8:45 amZanzibar Intl
47h 50m
3 stops
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
$2,157
Lufthansa
Jun 1
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
40h 15m
3 stops
ZNZ11:00 amZanzibar Intl
Jun 5
ZNZ8:45 amZanzibar Intl
46h 25m
3 stops
SJC9:10 pmSan Jose
$2,591

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San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Mon 6/1

8:45 am-6:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/5

8:45 am-10:35 pm

3 stops47h 50m

$2,157

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Mon 6/1

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops36h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/5

7:10 am-8:00 pm

2 stops46h 50m

$2,345
Quickest round-trip

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Thu 10/1

8:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops37h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 10/8

5:10 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$2,399

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Mon 6/1

6:37 pm-11:00 am

3 stops30h 23m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/5

12:05 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops44h 30m

$2,446

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Mon 6/1

8:45 am-11:00 am

3 stops40h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 6/5

8:45 am-9:10 pm

3 stops46h 25m

$2,591
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Thu 9/24

2:11 pm-1:55 am

2 stops25h 44m

$991

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

Thu 9/24

2:11 pm-3:35 am

3 stops27h 24m

$1,429

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What airlines fly to Zanzibar?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zanzibar from San Jose, California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Zanzibar. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Zanzibar on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

37h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Zanzibar takes 37h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Zanzibar. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Zanzibar.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Zanzibar

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

    Zanzibar Intl is 9968.9 mi away from San Jose. By plane, this route typically takes 37h 30m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose 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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