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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $385 and $220 for one-way flights to Zanzibar for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 12
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$385 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Tue, May 12, priced at $385 found 2 days ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$942 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$942
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Wed, Dec 30, priced at $942 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBODar es SalaamMay 11 to May 12$385
JNBDar es SalaamJuly 6 to July 8$442
NBOZanzibar TownMay 3 to May 4$510
JNBZanzibar TownMay 7 to May 13$579
DXBZanzibar TownJune 21 to June 30$613
DXBDar es SalaamJune 5 to June 10$662
FCODar es SalaamMay 14 to May 29$839
FCODar es SalaamMay 14 to May 29$839
FCOZanzibar TownMay 5 to May 9$890
FCOZanzibar TownMay 5 to May 9$890
MXPZanzibar TownMay 8 to May 12$923
MXPDar es SalaamJune 21 to June 27$940
FRAZanzibar TownJune 27 to July 5$945
FRADar es SalaamJune 25 to July 7$1,006
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBOZanzibar TownApril 25 to May 4$600
JNBZanzibar TownApril 25 to May 2$612
NBODar es SalaamApril 25 to May 4$651
*Prices include taxes and fees

Zanzibar Flight Information

Traveling to
Zanzibar
Lowest Price
$385
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways, Alaska Airlines
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

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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
$65 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$91 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Chwaka. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Marumbi Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach ...
6.4/10 (7 reviews)
I will keep this hotel in my worst list hotels which I visited in my life

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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Reef & Beach Resort

Reef & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Jambiani Beach Jambiani
Book a stay at this 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! (135 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
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 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 hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
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 hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are located ...
4.8/10 (6 reviews)
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
$65 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$84 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach villa in Bububu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Sea Cliff Golf Course and Siso Spice Farm ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this 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! (111 reviews)
Wonderful magical gardens . Lovely friendly staff . Great gym . Although breakfast good all other meals were very tasteless . Even the mayonnaise and butter were of poor quality . After paying for one of your best rooms we were left very disappointed . The old fashioned shower wasn’t really of 5 ...

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
$345 nightly
The price is $448 total per night from May 14 to May 15
$448 total
May 14 - May 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (276 reviews)
Not like it use too..!

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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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
$166 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$222 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Michamvi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Mchangamble beach Kizimkazi Zanzibar
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kizimkazi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (201 reviews)
Nice resort… very quiet, staff are very laid back and slow!! The resort is a little tired and is in need of some TLC. Would not say this is 5star. The dirt track leading up to it….. well OMG it’s like off roading.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

5 out of 5
Paje Beach Paje
$636 nightly
The price is $824 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$824 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Paje. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach are located ...
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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
$62 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$88 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (413 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
This hotel is old and tired. The welcome was, at best, lukewarm, and the service was generally not good. The room was not well cleaned but there was good air conditioning, which was very welcome. Furniture was old and beds uncomfortable. The phone in the room did not work and other guests were allowed ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Ancient Door of Stone ...
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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
$139 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$188 total
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, on the beach, free breakfast for the whole family

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
Book a stay at this 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! (730 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Price was $2,195, price is now $1,614 per person
$1,614
per person
Jun 10 - Jun 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

5 out of 5
Price was $3,511, price is now $2,556 per person
$2,556
per person
Jun 10 - Jun 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Price was $2,410, price is now $1,844 per person
$1,844
per person
Jun 10 - Jun 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
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$35

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Stone Town, TZA

$40

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Zanzibar City, TZA

$44

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Zanzibar City, TZA

$44

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Zanzibar?
A roundtrip flight to Zanzibar cost as little as $385 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 May. 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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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. $385 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 $385 and $1,006 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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When you are ready to embark on your next big adventure, Travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but don't wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won't last long. Take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to Zanzibar to find the best deals that fit into your budget. If browsing on your phone while your boss isn't looking is more your thing (we promise we won't tell), consider checking out Travelocity's mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to Zanzibar without having to compromise your work computer's search history. If you are looking to save even more, you can easily save up to $537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to Zanzibar with one of our hotels. So why are you waiting around? There is no better time than now to start booking that next trip. Start your search now to book one of our flights to Zanzibar today!

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