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$777+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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SFO — ZNZ
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,053
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$777
(Brussels Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,228
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 5/42:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/115:20 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,053
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/86:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/154:30 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop22h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,284
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop35h 55mEmirates
Mon 11/248:00 amZNZ - SFO
1 stop39h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/28$1,345
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/287:30 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops49h 40mSWISS
Thu 6/511:25 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops39h 10mSWISS
Deal found 3/28$1,406
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/87:15 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops25h 55mLufthansa
Thu 5/155:00 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,425
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/193:55 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 6/311:20 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,451
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 3/319:01 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops29h 54mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/25:00 pmZNZ - SFO
3 stops34h 46mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$1,511
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 11/110:45 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 11/233:40 amZNZ - SFO
2 stops44h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,563
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 6/128:25 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop38h 10mDelta
Wed 6/1810:10 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,799
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:40 pmSFO - ZNZ
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/233:40 amZNZ - SFO
3 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$8,629

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

2:40 pm-7:10 am

2 stops30h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/11

5:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,053

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/15

4:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,284

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

5:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/14

9:20 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,359

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

7:30 pm-7:10 am

2 stops49h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 6/5

11:25 am-4:35 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,406

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

7:15 pm-7:10 am

2 stops25h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 5/15

5:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,425

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

3:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/3

11:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,451

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

9:00 pm-1:40 am

2 stops42h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/16

8:40 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,578

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

8:25 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/18

10:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,799

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

9:10 pm-1:45 am

3 stops42h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/16

12:05 pm-1:12 am

3 stops47h 07m

$1,845

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

12:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/10

12:05 pm-3:24 pm

3 stops37h 19m

$8,629

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 $1,799). 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 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% 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 March 28, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,896 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 San Francisco to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $1,284, Turkish Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Zanzibar and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,359 and $1,406, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 30% 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 $777 on Brussels Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $823 and Ethiopian Air from $1,413 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 $1,799). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,361Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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