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Cheap Flights from JFK to ZNZ starting at $656 One Way, $924 Round Trip

Prices starting at $924 for return flights and $656 for one-way flights to Zanzibar Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Zanzibar Intl.

Airport Hotels near Zanzibar Intl.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
4 out of 5
Kiembe Samaki, Airport Road, Plot No. ZAA 001, Zanzibar Town
$165 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$200 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
"Very convenient for a stay near the airport which is within a 10 min. Walking distance"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
5 out of 5
Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Great staff, food, bar, room, ocean view, ocean access, pool, transportation, and convenience!"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
3.5 out of 5
Chukwani Airport Road, Chukwani, Mjini Magharibi
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chukwani. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and ...
7.8/10 Good! (55 reviews)
"The property is decent, however, the road to get there is really bad. The staff are great!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
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.

Hotels In Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel
Tembo House Hotel
4 out of 5
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)
"Lovely property and the staff were amazing. We had a very early ferry that left before breakfast started and they insisted on sending us with food to go so we wouldn't be hungry on the boat. It was ready along with the taxi they scheduled for us at 5:30am. So thoughtful."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Tembo House Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel
3 out of 5
Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (536 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice. Good customer service 👍"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Maru Maru Hotel
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$85 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$107 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ...
8/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"much improved stay this time, same room just by chance"

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
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.

Zanzibar Hotels With Airport Transportation

Abla Beach Apartments
Abla Beach Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Beit-El-Ras, Mtoni, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are ...
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

Abla Beach Apartments
Africa House Hotel
Africa House Hotel
4 out of 5
Shangani, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Marahubi Palace and People's Palace ...
"Ok, very expensive for the experience. Sea view rooms are extremely noisy."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

Africa House Hotel
Al Johari Hotel & Spa
Al Johari Hotel & Spa
3 out of 5
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi ...
7.6/10 Good! (152 reviews)
Great location, amazing architectural history
"A wonderful hotel, fabulous location, bristling with architectural history - a stunning building. On the room - there was no safe; bed too big for the room layout (a big bed is a good thing); the mattress was a bit "tired"; TV channels poor - needs DSTV ..... otherwise fabulous"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Al Johari Hotel & Spa
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.

Low Priced Zanzibar Hotels

Al-Minar Hotel
Al-Minar Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Slave Market and Christ ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 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

Al-Minar Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel
Zanzibar Hotel
3 out of 5
Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum ...
"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

Zanzibar Hotel
Asmini Palace Hotel
Asmini Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Shakti Temple and Malindi Mosque are located ...
Fantastic breakfast
"I would say they have the best breakfast I have tried in Stone Town, and trust me, I have tried several."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

Asmini Palace Hotel
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
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4 out of 5
Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star 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! (381 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, close to beach

Travelers say...
"The position and staff. The staff are extremely welcoming and the position is fairly central in Stone Town"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Tausi Palace Hotel
Tausi Palace Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marahubi Palace and People's ...
"Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

Tausi Palace Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
$223 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$266 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Peace Memorial Museum and Kariakoo Amusement ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, babysitting, on the beach, laundry

Ocean view
"Great hotel next to the ocean. Our room had an amazing view of the ocean. The restaurant had great food and the staff were extremely nice. Great customer service."

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
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.

JFK to ZNZ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
ZNZ Address & GPS
Address:
Zanzibar ,
United Republic of Tanzania
IATA Code:
ZNZ
Longitude:
39.221185
Latitude:
-6.218466
Time Zone:
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from JFK Airport to Zanzibar Airport?
If you want to fly from JFK Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), you'll need to change planes. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Kenya Airways are airlines that operate on this route with only one stopover. Use the layover to give your legs a stretch and get something to eat.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
Move about the cabin, get some sleep and drink plenty of water. They're just a handful of things to do on your New York to Zanzibar Town journey. The shortest possible flight time is 16 hours and 31 minutes, so follow these steps to avoid jet lag.
How many hours flight from JFK Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
With a flight time of around 16 hours and 36 minutes, getting from JFK to Zanzibar Airport is no quick spin around the block. Get ready for some long hours in your seat and contemplate using your frequent flyer miles to upgrade.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
If you want to find an airline that advertises direct flights from JFK to ZNZ, it's not going to happen. You'll have to make at least one stop to get to Zanzibar Town.

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