New York to Zanzibar flights
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- Lowest observed
- €518, departing 24 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 30 Sep 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air India, Air Tanzania, Brussels Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways +8 more
- Typical journey time
- 35h 30m
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- Route distance
- 12,402 km
- Typical journey time
- 35h 30m
- Airlines seen
- Air India, Air Tanzania, Brussels Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways +8 more
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Saudia, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania +2 more
- Alternative airports
- EWR, LGA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 13 km.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 14 km.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 21 km.
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) → Zanzibar, city gazetteer reference point (-6.1652, 39.1989): ≈ 7 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from New York to Zanzibar: Air Tanzania, from €518 (checked 30 Sep 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air Tanzania | €518Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Saudia | €519Oct 15, 2026 | 18 |
| EgyptAir | €553Nov 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Etihad Airways | €622Nov 10, 2026 | 16 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from New York to Zanzibar?
The lowest fare we have observed is €518, found on 30 Sep 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zanzibar?
In our observations October 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €518.
Are there direct flights from New York to Zanzibar?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from New York to Zanzibar. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from New York to Zanzibar?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air India, Air Tanzania, Brussels Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways +8 more.
How long does the flight from New York to Zanzibar take?
The average journey time across the 69 fares we observed is 38h 02m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed New York to Zanzibar fares were non-stop?
None of the 70 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airline has the lowest fare from New York to Zanzibar?
Cheapest airline from New York to Zanzibar: Air Tanzania, from €518 (checked 30 Sep 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 11 Oct 2026