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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) from $1,186

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — ZNZ
jun. 11 — jun. 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,203

Round-trip from

$989
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Zanzibar. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Zanzibar. Flights to Zanzibar from San Francisco in April are about $1,617 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $977.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZNZ?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap San Francisco to Zanzibar flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Zanzibar specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June and July 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,573
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops49h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,648
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,961
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/104:20 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,006
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/104:20 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,021
mié. 7/35:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/104:20 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,188
mié. 7/34:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
mié. 7/1011:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops47h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,207
mié. 7/31:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops56h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/93:05 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,253
dom. 7/214:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/32:35 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,268

San Francisco to Zanzibar 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Zanzibar in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June and July 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
mar. 10/14:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/85:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,186
mar. 10/16:00 amSFO - ZNZ
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/85:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,252
mar. 10/19:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops29h 20mEthiopian Air
mar. 10/85:00 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops32h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/6$1,318
mar. 10/15:05 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop27h 55mEmirates
mar. 10/88:00 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop40h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/6$1,356
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,573
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops49h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,648
mar. 10/16:35 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
lun. 10/73:35 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,649
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,961
mié. 7/32:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/104:20 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,006

Find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.

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Any airport

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$1,186 - $2,588

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Return

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San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

mar. 10/8

2 stops54h 20m

$1,186

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

2 stops39h 55m

Zanzibar Kisauni

mar. 10/8

2 stops54h 20m

$1,252

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

2 stops29h 20m

Zanzibar Kisauni

mar. 10/8

3 stops32h 28m

$1,318

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

1 stop27h 55m

Zanzibar Kisauni

mar. 10/8

1 stop40h 00m

$1,356

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

1 stop21h 30m

Zanzibar Kisauni

lun. 10/7

1 stop23h 05m

$1,649

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mié. 7/3

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Kisauni

mié. 7/10

2 stops47h 50m

$2,207

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

dom. 7/21

2 stops50h 00m

Zanzibar Kisauni

sáb. 8/3

1 stop27h 25m

$2,390

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

mar. 7/2

2 stops34h 03m

Zanzibar Kisauni

mié. 7/10

3 stops30h 06m

$2,487

San FranciscoZanzibar Kisauni

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

dom. 7/21

3 stops50h 50m

Zanzibar Kisauni

sáb. 8/3

3 stops57h 15m

$2,588

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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Temperature and rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZNZ

Temperature

75.2 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated junio 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Emirates and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,186, but on average you can expect to pay $1,962.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,318, Ethiopian Air will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,356 and $1,649, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does SFO to ZNZ mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Zanzibar Kisauni Airport (ZNZ). Codes like Zanzibar Kisauni Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Zanzibar flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

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  • How recently were the San Francisco to Zanzibar flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Zanzibar flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Delta, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,184Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,238Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,347Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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