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Flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar City

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Zanzibar City for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $1,001 or round trip flights from $1,416.

      • SFO 7:35 PM
        39h 55m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 9:30 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Fri, Sep 11 | Swiss Airlines
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:15 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Fri, Sep 18 | Swiss Airlines
        $1,416 $2,562
        45% off
        45% off
        $2,562 $1,416
      • SFO 7:35 PM
        39h 55m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 9:30 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Fri, Sep 4 | Swiss Airlines
        ZNZ 8:45 AM
        37h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:40 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Fri, Sep 11 | Lufthansa
        $1,513 $2,562
        41% off
        41% off
        $2,562 $1,513
      • SFO 12:55 PM
        27h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sun, Aug 30 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 2:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:40 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Sun, Sep 6 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,665 $2,562
        35% off
        35% off
        $2,562 $1,665
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 4:25 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sat, Aug 29 | Emirates
        ZNZ 5:25 AM
        42h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Sun, Sep 6 | Emirates
        $1,680
        34% off
        $2,562 $1,680
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 4:25 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sun, Sep 6 | Emirates
        ZNZ 5:25 AM
        42h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 10 | Emirates
        $1,701
        34% off
        $2,562 $1,701
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 4:25 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Fri, Sep 4 | Emirates
        ZNZ 7:55 AM
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Fri, Sep 11 | Emirates
        $1,716
        33% off
        $2,562 $1,716
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 4:25 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sun, Aug 30 | Emirates
        ZNZ 7:10 AM
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Sun, Sep 6 | Emirates
        $1,731
        32% off
        $2,562 $1,731
      • SFO 6:45 PM
        44h 15m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:00 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sat, Aug 29 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 4:35 AM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:40 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Sun, Sep 6 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,764
        31% off
        $2,562 $1,764
      • SFO 12:55 PM
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:00 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sun, Aug 23 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 2:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:40 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Sun, Aug 30 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,779
        31% off
        $2,562 $1,779
      • SFO 4:40 PM
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 4:25 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Tue, Aug 25 | Emirates
        ZNZ 7:55 AM
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 1 | Emirates
        $1,793
        30% off
        $2,562 $1,793
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        ZNZ 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - San Francisco | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • SFO 3:05 PM
        45h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 5 | KLM
        $1,001 $1,829
        45% off
        45% off
        $1,829 $1,001
      • SFO 3:05 PM
        45h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 5 | Air France
        $1,001 $1,829
        45% off
        45% off
        $1,829 $1,001
      • SFO 8:10 PM
        40h 35m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Jul 29 | KLM
        $1,085 $1,829
        41% off
        41% off
        $1,829 $1,085
      • SFO 8:10 PM
        40h 35m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Jul 29 | Air France
        $1,085
        41% off
        $1,829 $1,085
      • SFO 3:05 PM
        45h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sat, Jul 25 | KLM
        $1,091
        40% off
        $1,829 $1,091
      • SFO 3:05 PM
        45h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sat, Jul 25 | Air France
        $1,091
        40% off
        $1,829 $1,091
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 6:10 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 5 | Emirates
        $1,190
        35% off
        $1,829 $1,190
      • SFO 4:30 PM
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 5:25 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Jul 29 | Condor Airlines
        $1,230
        33% off
        $1,829 $1,230
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 6:10 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Wed, Jul 29 | Emirates
        $1,233
        33% off
        $1,829 $1,233
      • SFO 5:05 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 6:55 AM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Sat, Jul 25 | Emirates
        $1,280
        30% off
        $1,829 $1,280
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Zanzibar City | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Find cheap airlines flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar City

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar City, including Turkish Airlines, KLM has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Zanzibar City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | San Francisco to Zanzibar City

The distance between San Francisco and Zanzibar City is approximately 16,059.77 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$1,001
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,416
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance16,059.77 km
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Zanzibar City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar City (SFO-ZNZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, KLM offers one-way fares as low as $1,001 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to ZNZ on Wed, Aug 5), while Swiss Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,416 departing on Fri, Sep 11 and returning on Fri, Sep 18.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar City, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zanzibar City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Zanzibar City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 5, with one-way flights priced at just $1,001.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is KLM.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zanzibar City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Zanzibar City on July 21, 2026 with SWISS, with prices starting at $1,647.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zanzibar City, with San Francisco International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (SFO-ZNZ) is by far the most common option on this route: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
  • The time difference between Zanzibar City and San Francisco is 11h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.