Cheap flights from RDU to ZNZ (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to ZNZ starting at $558 One Way, $1,183 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,183 for return flights and $558 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.

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
RDU
Raleigh
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,183 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,183
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Raleigh to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $1,183 found 3 days ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16
RDU
Raleigh
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,185 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,185
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Raleigh to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $1,185 found 3 days ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16
RDU
Raleigh
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,189 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,189
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Raleigh to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $1,189 found 3 days ago
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
RDU
Raleigh
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,204 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,204
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Raleigh to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $1,204 found 3 days ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16
RDU
Raleigh
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,206 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,206
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Raleigh to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $1,206 found 3 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 Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this 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. ...
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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 Zanzibar Town Zanzibar
$164 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$198 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (94 reviews)
This property is beautiful and breathtaking. The views and the finishes are immaculate. Everything was clean and luxurious. The food and the staff on the other hand were not. It took over an hour for our food and waters to come. The orders were totally wrong. 2/3 of us actually got sick because they ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Mazizini Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and Peace ...
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Zanzibar Beach 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.

Hotels In Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forodhani Street Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this 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! (947 reviews)
Staff was exceptionally friendly. Location was perfect.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

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Tembo House Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is $407 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$407 total
per night
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Book a stay at this 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! (271 reviews)
From the moment we walked in the door we were so welcomed and looked after. The staff were exceptionally helpful, the room was impeccable with the most gorgeous view over the ocean, and the room service was so friendly and clean. Our room was spotless, with a lovely turn down service and treats every ...

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

4 out of 5
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
The price is $75 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$75 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend this to others.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Tembo B&B Apartments
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 hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are located ...
4.8/10 (6 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi ...
7.6/10 Good! (164 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this 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! (154 reviews)
Room cleanliness

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 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 hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
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 Zanzibar Town
Stay at this hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders ...
7.8/10 Good! (53 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this 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! (407 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
convenient location, good facility, kind and helpful staff, but so loudy due to too close to some ports

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Ancient Door of Stone ...
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Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni Zanzibar Town
$119 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$146 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (157 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Overall, the resort is not well maintained. Water in the shower was just a trickle. Location and beach is really nice, close to the airport and boat pick up to Chumbe Island is from this hotel.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 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.

RDU to ZNZ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
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

What is the shortest flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Zanzibar Airport?
It's a considerable distance from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) — in fact, 16 hours and 45 minutes at least. But your time on board doesn't have to be torture. Come prepared and get on the plane with the basics like a few toiletries and a pillow.
How many hours flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to ZNZ?
From the time you leave Raleigh–Durham Airport to the moment the plane grinds to a halt in ZNZ, you will have been in the air for roughly 16 hours and 45 minutes. Get through this lengthy flight by bringing all the essentials such as a travel pillow, earplugs, an eye mask and comfortable clothes.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
At the moment, you can't fly nonstop from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ). However, you will be able to lock in a flight with at least one stop. There's always a positive side — use the time to stretch your tired legs or grab a decent coffee!

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