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Flight deals from Houston to Zanzibar

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Zanzibar.$1,970 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,970, select.
Zanzibar.$2,032 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,032, select.
Zanzibar.$2,113 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,113, select.
Zanzibar.$2,157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec, returning Sun, 28 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 28 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,157, select.
Zanzibar.$2,317 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,317, select.
Zanzibar.$2,329 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,329, select.
Zanzibar.$2,569 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,569, select.
Zanzibar.$2,575 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,575, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from $2,575
Sep
from $2,329
Oct
from $2,569
Nov
from $2,032
Dec
from $2,157
Jan
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May
from $3,544
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from $2,689
Jul
from $2,113

Houston to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Houston to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,970
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Zanzibar is $1,970. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Houston to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from $1,970.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Houston to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Zanzibar is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Zanzibar Airport on Sunday, 28 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Houston and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Zanzibar is Air France .

Flying from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know

  • Houston is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • Zanzibar International Airport is located in Zanzibar. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Houston.

  • Your flight from Houston to ZNZ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to ZNZ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • 78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on time.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

About Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport is $942. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,970. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to ZNZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Houston to Zanzibar International Airport ticket.

  • Finding a cheap flight ticket from Houston to ZNZ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is when most people book flights from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Visit Zanzibar in February for a more laid-back experience.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Houston to ZNZ flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Zanzibar International Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Zanzibar

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've visited Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other parts of Tanzania. Travel about 177 kilometres west to Morogoro to check off its popular sights. From Peponi Camp to Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Tanga is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without experiencing Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.

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