Cheap flights from SFO to ZNZ (San Francisco Intl. to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to ZNZ starting at $635 One Way, $1,017 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,017 for return flights and $635 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.

Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 20
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,017 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,017
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, Jan 11 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $1,017 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 20
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,062 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,062
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, Jan 11 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $1,062 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $1,137 found 1 day ago
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,252 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,252
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 17 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $1,252 found 3 days ago
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,356 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,356
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Thu, Mar 26, priced at $1,356 found 2 days ago

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
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! (88 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price."

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

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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

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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! (54 reviews)
"Very poor road conditions getting to the property. Property is in an isolated area."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

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Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
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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! (827 reviews)
"We stayed here for one night in the annexe section of the hotel, which is seperate from the main hotel (short 1 min walk). Our standard room was clean and basic for a nights stay, nothing fancy. Location is great for food and drink options. No lifts, so bad to carry bags up stairs, so something to ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
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! (103 reviews)
"much improved stay this time, same room just by chance"

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

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Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 out of 5
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
"Decent hotel. Staff are very nice & very polite, Simon on reception is very helpful. Breakfast was amazing , can't talk about dinner. The ocean view remains amazing. Waking up to the sound of ocean If you are looking for a quite place but not so far from all the buzz of Stonetown. This is the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
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

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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 People's Palace Museum and Marahubi ...
"Ok, very expensive for the experience. Sea view rooms are extremely noisy."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

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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 People's ...
7.6/10 Good! (150 reviews)
"Lovely staff, great location, Puzzle Coffee across the street"

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa
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Low Priced Zanzibar Hotels

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 People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace ...
"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

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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

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Asmini Palace Hotel
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 People's Palace Museum and Marahubi ...
"Ok, very expensive for the experience. Sea view rooms are extremely noisy."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

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Africa House 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! (380 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

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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 People's Palace Museum ...
"Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

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Tausi Palace Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
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! (148 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

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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.

SFO to ZNZ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Zanzibar Airport?
If you’re planning to fly from San Francisco Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), you’ll need to change planes. Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are some airlines that operate on this route with only one stopover. Use the break to stretch those legs and get a bite to eat.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to ZNZ?
It takes a long time to fly between San Francisco and Zanzibar Town — 20 hours and 27 minutes at least. But your flight doesn’t have to be torture. Be prepared and come with the basics like your toothbrush and a blanket.
How many hours flight from SFO to Zanzibar Airport?
The flight from SFO to ZNZ usually lasts around 20 hours and 27 minutes. Make this long-haul plane ride go by faster by bringing your tablet or phone filled with your favorite flicks and podcasts.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to Zanzibar Airport?
Do a bit of shopping, grab a glazed doughnut, get the blood pumping again …. Airport stopovers don’t have to be boring! If you’re planning to head from SFO to ZNZ, you can’t fly direct. Get ready for at least one stopover somewhere.

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