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$646+ Cheap flights from California to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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LAX — ZNZ
abr. 8 — abr. 151
mar. 4/8
mar. 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,042
(SWISS)

One-way from

$646
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,220
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Cheapest flights from California to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 3, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/102:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops55h 10mSWISS
sáb. 5/178:40 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops41h 45mSWISS
Deal found 4/2$1,042
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/199:00 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/306:35 pmZNZ - LAX
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,119
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/42:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops30h 30mBrussels Airlines
sáb. 5/108:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops38h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/157:55 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
lun. 9/293:10 amZNZ - LAX
2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,148
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/1511:00 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
lun. 9/225:00 pmZNZ - LAX
3 stops32h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/2$1,187
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/48:30 amSJC - ZNZ
3 stops36h 40mLufthansa
sáb. 5/108:40 amZNZ - SJC
3 stops43h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,207
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/153:05 pmLAX - ZNZ
2 stops35h 50mAustrian Airlines
mar. 9/305:00 pmZNZ - LAX
2 stops30h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,223
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/29:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops52h 10mKenya Airways
vie. 5/95:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops37h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,239
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/912:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
jue. 5/154:30 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop22h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,277
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/248:30 amSJC - ZNZ
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/68:40 amZNZ - SJC
3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,290
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/264:20 pmLAX - ZNZ
1 stop29h 40mQatar Airways
sáb. 5/311:20 pmZNZ - LAX
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,329
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/14:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 55mEmirates
lun. 11/248:00 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop39h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/3$1,345

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Zanzibar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

sáb. 5/10

2:00 pm-7:10 am

3 stops55h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

sáb. 5/17

8:40 am-4:25 pm

3 stops41h 45m

$1,042

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/19

9:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

mié. 4/30

6:35 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,119

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

dom. 5/4

2:40 pm-7:10 am

2 stops30h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

sáb. 5/10

8:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,134

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

lun. 9/15

7:55 pm-2:10 am

1 stop44h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

lun. 9/29

3:10 am-11:45 am

2 stops42h 35m

$1,148

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

lun. 9/15

11:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

lun. 9/22

5:00 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops32h 15m

$1,187

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

dom. 5/4

8:30 am-7:10 am

3 stops36h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

sáb. 5/10

8:40 am-5:46 pm

3 stops43h 06m

$1,207

Los AngelesZanzibar

LAX - ZNZ

LAXZNZ

Los Angeles

lun. 9/15

3:05 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 9/30

5:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,223

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

vie. 5/2

9:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops50h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

jue. 5/8

3:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops49h 20m

$1,239

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

vie. 5/9

12:40 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

jue. 5/15

4:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,277

San JoseZanzibar

SJC - ZNZ

SJCZNZ

San Jose

jue. 4/24

8:30 am-7:10 am

3 stops36h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 5/6

8:40 am-9:25 pm

3 stops46h 45m

$1,290

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Zanzibar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Zanzibar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from California to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Zanzibar as you normally would.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

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 abril 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from California to Zanzibar have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
771 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from California?

    If you book a flight to Zanzibar from California, you will be flying to Zanzibar Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is located 4.4 mi from the center of Zanzibar.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Zanzibar one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $646 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from $744 and Delta from $756 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Zanzibar?

    While some choose either Ontario - Zanzibar Intl or San Francisco - Zanzibar Intl, Los Angeles - Zanzibar Intl is the most popular route from California to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from California to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Zanzibar

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,284Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,361Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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