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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to ZNZ starting at $713 One Way, $1,108 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,108 for return flights and $713 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, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,108 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$1,108
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $1,108 found 16 hours ago
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 5
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,287 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,287
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $1,287 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 12
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,307 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,307
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Jul 10 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Sat, Jul 12, priced at $1,307 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 17
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,346 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,346
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, Jul 10 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Thu, Jul 17, priced at $1,346 found 8 hours ago
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,357 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$1,357
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 11 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Fri, May 15, priced at $1,357 found 20 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
$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

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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! (55 reviews)
"The property is decent, however, the road to get there is really bad. The staff are great!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

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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

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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! (534 reviews)
"Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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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

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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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace ...
"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 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

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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
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

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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 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

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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
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

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

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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