Cheap flights from JFK to ZNZ (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to ZNZ starting at $680 One Way, $1,001 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,001 for return flights and $680 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.

Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
JFK
New York
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,001 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,001
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from New York to Zanzibar, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $1,001 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 28
JFK
New York
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,095 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,095
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from New York to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $1,095 found 2 days ago
Fri, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 18
JFK
New York
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,115 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,115
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, Feb 13 from New York to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $1,115 found 3 days ago
Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
JFK
New York
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,143 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,143
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from New York to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $1,143 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
JFK
New York
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,166 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,166
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from New York to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $1,166 found 4 hours 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
$190 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$228 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with 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! (102 reviews)
"Close to the airport. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$195 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
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! (84 reviews)
Madinat Al Barh is luxuriously beautiful.
"Super fantastic luxury hotel👍👍. Our best ever. Environment is very cozy and people are warm and very friendly😍😍💯., they are simply an embodiment of happy and hardworking crew. A brilliant choice for any occasion. Will be proud and delighted to recommend any day❤️. Great, fabulous and super ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
$119 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$146 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with 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! (151 reviews)
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.

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! (887 reviews)
"A arrived 9h30 and didn’t have to wait till 15 o’clock to go to my room. They not only gave the room earlier but gave an upgrade. Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Tembo House Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$354 nightly
The price is $417 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$417 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff is excellent."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$285 nightly
The price is $338 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$338 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
Great Stay
"Wonderful hotel on the beach in Stone Town. Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet. Nice views and pool."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Zanzibar Serena 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.

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! (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

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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
SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
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 Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
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

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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 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 Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of ...
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
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! (398 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Impressed.
"Great place to stay if getting the ferry from Dar Es Salaam and good space to explore from for a few days. Lovely room and reasonably priced. Non alcohol hotel which I think makes it a bit cheaper than others, which is great value."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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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
$119 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$146 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with 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! (151 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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