Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Zanzibar on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Zanzibar with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.

Emirates Flights to Zanzibar

Emirates is a popular choice for users traveling to Zanzibar. It operates 15 flights every week to Zanzibar, most often flying from Dubai Intl. Emirates ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as $1,087 (from New York John F Kennedy Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 3,649 reviews, momondo users have rated Emirates at an average score of 8.1/10.

Delta Flights to Zanzibar

Another popular choice for flights to Zanzibar is Delta (7.8/10, 8,504 reviews). Most Delta flights landing in Zanzibar will be arriving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, but there are 3 Delta flights to Zanzibar from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Delta deal found on momondo this week was $550 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Zanzibar, round-trip).

How long does it take to fly to Zanzibar?

On average, it takes 26h 20m to fly from United States to Zanzibar if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Zanzibar Intl (the most popular airport in Zanzibar). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Zanzibar Intl, then the flight time is around 27h 51m.

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

20h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,023Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 11

9:15 pm - 4:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 15m1 stop Istanbul

3:10 am - 10:25 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,023Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 11

9:45 pm - 6:15 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

37h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,027Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

9:45 pm - 6:15 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

37h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,037Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 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 - 4:00 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,060Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9

8:00 pm - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

33h 30m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Muscat Seeb

2:35 pm - 4:10 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

57h 35m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Muscat Seeb Amman Queen Alia Intl

$1,074Oman Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 25

11:00 pm - 2:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

31h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,082Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

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

$1,084Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

7:05 am - 7:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

28h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:10 am - 4:59 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 49m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,105Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

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

56h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

8:00 am - 6:55 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,142Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

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9:45 pm - 2:30 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

21h 45m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,187Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15

4:30 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

23h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Arusha Kilimanjaro

12:20 am - 8:25 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,299Delta

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

7:15 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

20h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Arusha Kilimanjaro

12:20 am - 8:25 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,299Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18

9:45 pm - 9:30 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

40h 45m2 stops Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

10:45 pm - 1:10 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

45h 25m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,376SWISS

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

5:40 pm - 9:30 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

44h 50m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Zurich Arusha Kilimanjaro

10:45 pm - 2:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

47h 00m2 stops Zurich Barcelona-El Prat

$1,380SWISS

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18

1:45 pm - 9:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:40 pm - 7:35 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,510Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

1:45 pm - 9:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

36h 15m1 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

$1,510Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19

10:55 am - 6:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

24h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 8:55 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,753Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21

10:20 pm - 6:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

48h 50m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

5:25 am - 6:55 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,831Emirates

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

10:20 pm - 4:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

47h 05m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

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

42h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,881Emirates

Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21

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NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Sat 10/31

1:25 am-4:30 am

1 stop20h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/11

3:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,023

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

9:15 pm-4:30 am

1 stop23h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/11

3:10 am-10:25 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,023

NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Fri 9/4

9:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/7

12:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,027

NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Fri 9/4

9:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 9/7

12:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,037

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

10:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/9

5:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,060

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

8:00 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/25

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops57h 35m

$1,074

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

11:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/19

8:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,082

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

10:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/16

5:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 45m

$1,084

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

7:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 9/29

10:10 am-4:59 pm

2 stops38h 49m

$1,105

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

10:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops56h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/15

8:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,142

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Zanzibar. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $985. The month of February is another great option to travel to Zanzibar, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $999.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LOS ANGELES	October	24% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Zanzibar costs on average just $1,264 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LOS ANGELES	December	110% more expensive	It costs about $3,468 for flights to Zanzibar from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LOS ANGELES	February	1,900% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Zanzibar from Los Angeles in February than any other month

Cheap Zanzibar flight deals and tips

Summary info about Zanzibar flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$607
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,023
Fastest flight time	25h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Zanzibar from United States in the last 5 days is $607 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Zanzibar Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Zanzibar from United States in the last 5 days is $1,023 (Newark to Zanzibar Intl).

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The fastest flight to Zanzibar from United States takes 25h 55m (Los Angeles to Zanzibar Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Zanzibar, with a 12% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zanzibar

Is there an alternative airport near Zanzibar?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Zanzibar is possible. If you are planning a flight to Zanzibar, consider booking flights to Dar Es Salaam Airport (49 mi from Zanzibar city center), Tanga Airport (74 mi from Zanzibar city center) or Chake Chake Pemba Airport (75 mi from Zanzibar city center).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Zanzibar?

Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Zanzibar is Chake Chake Pemba Airport where the average price is $157. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zanzibar?

Users booking trips to Zanzibar from Zanzibar found flights 89% cheaper than the average price of flights to Zanzibar. To find the cheapest price to Zanzibar from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights to Zanzibar Intl Airport is 26 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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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