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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to ZNZ starting at $856 One Way, $1,375 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,375 for return flights and $856 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, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,375 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,375
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $1,375 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,417 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$1,417
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $1,417 found 20 hours ago
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,471 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,471
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, May 12 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $1,471 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,549 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,549
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 24 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $1,549 found 4 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,573 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$1,573
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $1,573 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 Zanzibar Town
$185 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$223 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
It felt like I was royalty in a palace. I usually stay in stone town, this was a nice break!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

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
$303 nightly
The price is $358 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$358 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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! (98 reviews)
The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable. The airport shuttle was free and even though our arrival flight was delayed by 2 hours the driver was there as we arrived

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Green Turaco

Green Turaco

3 out of 5
48 Buyu Street Chukwani Mjini Magharibi
$79 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$100 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chukwani. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Amaan Stadium and Kariakoo Amusement ...
Green Turaco
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
$99 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$124 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
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! (965 reviews)
A very cool spot! Gorgeous and historical right in Old Stone Town the room was beautiful!

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Tembo House Hotel
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

4 out of 5
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
$55 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$73 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (128 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
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
$345 nightly
The price is $407 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$407 total
Apr 30 - May 1
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. ...
Park Hyatt 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.

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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace ...
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
$63 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$81 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Marahubi Palace and People's ...
7.6/10 Good! (154 reviews)
Room cleanliness

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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
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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum 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
$54 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$72 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
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! (413 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
This hotel is old and tired. The welcome was, at best, lukewarm, and the service was generally not good. The room was not well cleaned but there was good air conditioning, which was very welcome. Furniture was old and beds uncomfortable. The phone in the room did not work and other guests were allowed ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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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Tausi Palace Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kelele Square Zanzibar Town
$249 nightly
The price is $300 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$300 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, game room, babysitting, on the beach

Travelers say...
Amazing place, good location and nice staff

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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.

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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