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Summary info about Zanzibar flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $424 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $743 |
Fastest flight time | 19h 10m |
Operated By | 6 airlines |
Zanzibar flights insights and trends
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?
In general, November 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 $790. The month of March is another great option to travel to Zanzibar, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $846.
What is the absolute cheapest flight to Zanzibar?
Users booking trips to Zanzibar from Zanzibar found flights 95% 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.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?
On average, the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar from United States is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $934. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from United States to Zanzibar on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,255. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?
Flying to Zanzibar from United States in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $757 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Zanzibar are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,335. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
How long does it take to fly to Zanzibar?
On average, it takes 21h 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 Kisauni (the most popular airport in Zanzibar). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Zanzibar Kisauni, then the flight time is around 23h 10m.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Zanzibar?
The ideal time to book your flight to Zanzibar is 13 days in advance when prices tend to average $1,072. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from United States for as low as $1,011.
Cheapest flights to Zanzibar airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Zanzibar
Los Angeles (LAX) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
Typically, flights to Zanzibar from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Dar Es Salaam, which has an average price of $1,165
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LOS ANGELES | February | 27% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Zanzibar costs on average just $971 in February |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LOS ANGELES | July | 42% more expensive | It costs about $1,898 for flights to Zanzibar from Los Angeles in July |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ZANZIBAR FROM LOS ANGELES | March | 700% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Zanzibar from Los Angeles in March than any other month |
Frequently asked questions about flying to Zanzibar
When planning your flight to Zanzibar, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of March, April, or May could carry a higher chance of rain, as Zanzibar sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Zanzibar even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. House of Wonders is a great museum to visit near Zanzibar and is especially great when the weather outside is less than desirable.
If your plan is to spend time at Stone Town Beach while visiting Zanzibar, momondo recommends you plan your trip for January, February, or June when the temperatures are typically higher and the chance of rain is low.
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).
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 $284. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Zanzibar flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Zanzibar
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Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?
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Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?
Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Delta and Emirates 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 13 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 $860 (from Boston Logan Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 129 reviews, momondo users have rated Emirates at an average score of 8.4/10.
Turkish Airlines Flights to Zanzibar
Another popular choice for flights to Zanzibar is Turkish Airlines (8.0/10, 147 reviews). Most Turkish Airlines flights landing in Zanzibar will be arriving from Istanbul, but there are 7 Turkish Airlines flights to Zanzibar from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Turkish Airlines deal found on momondo this week was $737 (Boston Logan Intl to Zanzibar, round-trip).
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