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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to ZNZ starting at $860 One Way, $1,270 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,270 for return flights and $860 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.

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,270 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,270
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Oct 14, priced at $1,270 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,288 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,288
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $1,288 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,343 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,343
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $1,343 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,368 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,368
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $1,368 found 6 days ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6
SFO
San Francisco
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,474 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,474
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from San Francisco to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $1,474 found 3 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
$153 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$186 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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. ...
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chukwani Airport Road Chukwani Mjini Magharibi
$53 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$68 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 Kariakoo Amusement Park and Amaan ...
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Mazizini Zanzibar Town
$78 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$97 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
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
$124 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$153 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I really liked the hotel's central location, which made it easy to walk to most places in town. The breakfast was good, and the room rate was also very reasonable. Overall, it was a good value for the price."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

Tembo House Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
$508 nightly
The price is $594 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$594 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
"All the staff were amazing especially the concierge manager and management"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

4 out of 5
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
$65 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$85 total
Aug 8 - Aug 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. Popular attractions Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
"Overall ok"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 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 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
$72 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
$92 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
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
$91 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$115 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (421 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"Exactly as advertised . Very nice hotel . Would stay here again"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 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
$314 nightly
The price is $378 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$378 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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. ...
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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