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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $297 and $537 for one-way flights to Zanzibar for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JROZanzibar TownDecember 6 to December 12$297
NBODar es SalaamNovember 14 to November 19$405
JNBDar es SalaamNovember 19 to November 23$497
JNBZanzibar TownDecember 25 to December 31$508
NBOZanzibar TownNovember 23 to December 1$518
DXBZanzibar TownNovember 12 to November 22$549
DXBDar es SalaamNovember 14 to November 19$633
FRAZanzibar TownDecember 2 to December 10$680
FCODar es SalaamNovember 14 to November 22$699
FCODar es SalaamNovember 14 to November 22$699
FCOZanzibar TownNovember 18 to November 22$741
FCOZanzibar TownNovember 18 to November 22$741
MXPDar es SalaamNovember 27 to January 28$768
LINZanzibar TownDecember 8 to December 17$815
FRADar es SalaamJanuary 10 to February 1$866
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JROZanzibar TownNovember 7 to November 14$300
NBODar es SalaamNovember 9 to November 13$408
JNBDar es SalaamNovember 7 to November 11$510
DXBZanzibar TownNovember 8 to November 21$556
NBOZanzibar TownNovember 8 to November 9$571
FRAZanzibar TownNovember 8 to November 16$898
*Prices include taxes and fees

Zanzibar Flight Information

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Lowest Price
$297
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
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Amazing Zanzibar Accommodation Deals

Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa

Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Village Chwaka, Chwaka
$55 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
$71 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Chwaka. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Marumbi Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach ...
Great value!
Great hotel with a solid little restaurant, bar and pool. Great service. Nice room and great service! Beach wasn’t really accessible/nice but the pool was and ocean views were beautiful.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

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Reef & Beach Resort

Reef & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Jambiani. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (131 reviews)
I really enjoyed my stay. I would recommend this resort — great food variety, friendly staff members, and lots of things to do at the resort. The pool is great, and the beach area is amazing with breathtaking views and sightseeing.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

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Al Minar Hotel

Al Minar Hotel

3.5 out of 5
SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
No nonsense hotel with good service
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2023

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Zanzibar Hotel

Zanzibar Hotel

3 out of 5
Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace ...
We booked the Zanzibar Hotel in February 2019 for a stay in August. The week before we travelled we contacted the hotel to request an airport transfer, which their website said they offered. They replied to our Expedia message by saying that the hotel was undergoing refurbishment but we would be ...

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2019

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Abla Beach Apartments

Abla Beach Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Beit-El-Ras, Mtoni, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are ...
Poor facilities
My stay at the apartment was not comfortable, the staff at the reception were not very helpful, the rooms needs repair, the bath tub not working properly.. apartment not equipped with self tools for cooking etc.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2020

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Royal Cliff Zanzibar

Royal Cliff Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chuini, Bububu, Zanzibar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Bububu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Sea Cliff Golf Course and Siso Spice Farm ...
Amazing hotel
The hotel is beautiful and the views are wonderful. The road to the hotel is rough but that doesn't bother me. The beds need to be more comfortable. They are a little too hard for me. Other than that everything else was great!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025

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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Pongwe Pwani, Pongwe
$492 nightly
The price is $570 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$570 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Pongwe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Tulia Zanzibar spared no detail when creating such a beautiful resort. We stayed here for three nights as part of our honeymoon and our biggest regret was not staying longer. Though pricey, Tulia is worth every penny. The food was delicious, the views are incredible, and the staff were fun, attentive ...

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$423 nightly
The price is $497 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$497 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
Beautiful rooms with updates fixtures and bedding. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful view of the waterfront and easy access to the water, dining, shopping markets and museums, other attractions.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5 out of 5
Michamvi, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
$194 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$235 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Michamvi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (292 reviews)
This hotel is stunning beautiful and everything was amazing . The staff are great and location is perfect

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Mchangamble beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
$146 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$179 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kizimkazi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)
Absolutely excellent
Fantastic location, great staff, very friendly and efficient. Led by a brilliant General Manager. Good food and very pleasant thematic evenings with shows.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

5 out of 5
Paje Beach, Paje
$610 nightly
The price is $718 total per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
$718 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paje. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Amazing place great staff best spa

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

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Family Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Great for families

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4 out of 5
Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
Beautiful hotel, great location. Everything you can want from a stay. Very friendly staff. Great buffet breakfast

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Ancient Door of Stone ...
Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Great for families

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

4 out of 5
Kiwengwa Beach, North East Coast, Kiwengwa
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, on the beach, rollaway beds

Travelers say...
The workers were awesome

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Nungwi Road, Nungwi
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Nungwi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (692 reviews)
The resort is very large and spreads over a huge area which means it never feels crowded. There is a steep slope from the reception area to the restaurants and bars which would be a problem for less mobile people. Limited covered seating if/when it rains. Staff are a real asset as they are ALL so ...

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Zanzibar?
A roundtrip flight to Zanzibar cost as little as $297 within the last seven days. When you're ready to make a booking, we'll help you snap up an amazing deal. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Zanzibar departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?
For the best shot at securing a superb flight deal, time your getaway sometime during November. Based on Travelocity's direct flight demand from January to December last year, it's the cheapest time to travel to Zanzibar.
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Zanzibar?
There are a few ways — book ahead of time, avoid vacation periods and be flexible with your dates. If you don't have a specific date in mind, search for your flight to Zanzibar on Travelocity and hit "Flexible dates" at the top of the page. This will show you any cheaper fares on a nearby day. $297 was the best price for a roundtrip flight to Zanzibar in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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What are the most popular flight routes to Zanzibar?
As a favorite destination for tourists, there are plenty of ways to get to Zanzibar. Here's just a sample of the major routes:

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 6,872 flights a month.
  • Pemba Island (PMA) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1,698 flights a month.
  • Arusha (ARK) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1,525 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Zanzibar on average?
Passengers were finding roundtrip flights to Zanzibar for between $297 and $925 with Travelocity in the last seven days. Whether you'd like to fly economy or first class, we'll help you land the best deals around. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Zanzibar?
The length of a direct flight to Zanzibar differs, but here you can see the average airborne times for a few main routes:

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 27 minutes
  • Pemba Island (PMA) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 38 minutes
  • Arusha (ARK) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1 hour and 21 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Zanzibar?
If you've booked a long-haul flight to Zanzibar, you can normally expect drinks, meals and entertainment on board. Airlines like to make longer flights as pleasant as possible. Shorter journeys — along with flights offered by budget airlines — may not have such inclusions. If you're on the lookout for cheap flights for family vacations with a low-cost carrier, you'll possibly pay extra for entertainment and food.

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