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$929+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2024.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

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Average price

$1,346

Round-trip from

$929
(SWISS)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/57:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops28h 40mSWISS
Tue 12/1011:20 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop28h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$929
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/63:50 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop42h 05mDelta
Mon 12/910:55 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops25h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/19$947
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/71:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/910:55 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/61:10 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/84:25 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,126
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/710:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops29h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 12/105:45 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops29h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,325
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/61:35 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Tue 12/1011:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,399
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/52:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 12/910:45 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/68:30 amSFO - ZNZ
3 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/95:00 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops33h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,804
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/52:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
3 stops51h 10mOman Air
Tue 12/102:35 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops57h 00mOman Air
Deal found 11/19$2,298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/131:23 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops31h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2010:45 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,357

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

7:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 12/10

11:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$929

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

3:50 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop42h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/9

10:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$947

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 12/9

10:55 pm-3:51 pm

3 stops27h 56m

$957

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

1:10 pm-4:35 am

2 stops28h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/8

4:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop41h 40m

$1,126

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

4:00 pm-1:35 am

2 stops47h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/18

3:40 am-12:36 pm

2 stops42h 56m

$1,144

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

8:25 am-8:15 am

3 stops36h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/21

9:45 am-12:35 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,275

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

2:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/20

10:45 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,369

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

3:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/19

10:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,434

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

2:45 pm-4:55 am

3 stops51h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 2/23

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,525

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

3:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 1/23

8:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,618

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,818). 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 SFO to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 November 20, 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $929, SWISS will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $947 and $1,126, respectively. SWISS is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,568 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,657 and American Airlines from $2,614 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar?

    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.

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

    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.

  • 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 $1,818). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,340Average$1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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