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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $329 and $230 for one-way flights to Zanzibar for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
ZNZ
Zanzibar Intl.
$329 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. to Zanzibar Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $329 found 4 days ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$957 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$957
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sun, Oct 18, priced at $957 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBODar es SalaamOctober 17 to October 18$367
ARKZanzibar TownSeptember 24 to September 28$405
JNBDar es SalaamNovember 15 to November 16$413
NBOZanzibar TownOctober 1 to October 9$419
JNBZanzibar TownSeptember 21 to September 23$475
DXBDar es SalaamOctober 12 to October 26$538
FRAZanzibar TownNovember 1 to November 9$766
BGYZanzibar TownNovember 19 to November 23$780
FCOZanzibar TownNovember 1 to November 11$792
FCOZanzibar TownNovember 1 to November 11$792
FRADar es SalaamNovember 2 to November 26$890
FCODar es SalaamNovember 19 to December 2$899
FCODar es SalaamNovember 19 to December 2$899
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBODar es SalaamSeptember 18 to September 19$392
JNBZanzibar TownSeptember 19 to September 21$449
NBOZanzibar TownSeptember 18 to September 22$472
FCOZanzibar TownSeptember 18 to September 26$869
FCOZanzibar TownSeptember 18 to September 26$869
*Prices include taxes and fees

Zanzibar Flight Information

Traveling to
Zanzibar
Lowest Price
$329
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways, Condor
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
The price is $113 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$113 total
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chwaka. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marumbi Beach and Michamvi Kae ...
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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum 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
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$98 total
per night
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Amazing. Great food, service. Incredible"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Pongwe Pwani Pongwe
The price is $647 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$647 total
per night
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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! (113 reviews)
"Excellent service across the board."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is $413 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$413 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (285 reviews)
"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 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
The price is $248 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$248 total
per night
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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
The price is $139 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$139 total
per night
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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! (207 reviews)
"Overall this is an okay place to escape for a short period of time. The staff are nice and helpful, however: - if you do “all inclusive” expect more things to be excluded than included. They are not very generous with this. - very strict hotel policies that impact guest experience. For example we ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

5 out of 5
Paje Beach Paje
The price is $875 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$875 total
per night
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Great for families

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4 out of 5
Mizingani Road, Malindi district Zanzibar Town
The price is $118 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$118 total
per night
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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! (432 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our ..."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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
The price is $435 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$435 total
per night
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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! (762 reviews)
"All inclusive hotel with great buffet. Beautiful and large beach."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Best Zanzibar Flight and Hotel Packages

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Mayai Ocean Resort

Mayai Ocean Resort

4.5 out of 5
Price was $1,274, price is now $1,051 per person
$1,051
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Lagos (LOS) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Joud by the sea

Joud by the sea

5 out of 5
Price was $1,983, price is now $1,590 per person
$1,590
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Lagos (LOS) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Price was $1,367, price is now $1,114 per person
$1,114
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Lagos (LOS) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
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Compact

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Zanzibar?
A roundtrip flight to Zanzibar cost as little as $329 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 October. 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. $329 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 $329 and $957 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.