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Flight deals from New York to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,873. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.$1,310 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,310, select.
Zanzibar.$1,428 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,428, select.
Zanzibar.$1,431 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,431, select.
Zanzibar.$1,432 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,432, select.
Zanzibar.$1,433 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,433, select.
Zanzibar.$1,435 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,435, select.
Zanzibar.$1,435 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,435, select.
Zanzibar.$1,436 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,436, select.
Zanzibar.$1,438 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,438, select.
Zanzibar.$1,439 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,439, select.
Zanzibar.$1,595 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 10 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,595, select.
Zanzibar.$1,646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,646, select.
Zanzibar.$1,650 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,650, select.
Zanzibar.$1,685 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,685, select.
Zanzibar.$1,750 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Emirates and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,750, select.
Zanzibar.$1,751 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,751, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
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from $1,432
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from $1,310
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from $1,431
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from $1,650
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from $1,646
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from $1,595
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from $1,751

New York to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
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Dar Es Salaam

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New York to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,310
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Zanzibar is $1,313. 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 New York to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from $1,310.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Zanzibar is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 16 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York 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 Turkish Airlines .

Travelling from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of New York. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to ZNZ.

  • July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from New York to ZNZ with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and ZNZ include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to ZNZ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The trip to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At LGA, that rate is 69%.

  • The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, central Zanzibar is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

  • $822 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Return flights start at $1,310. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from New York to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • Cheap New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from New York to ZNZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Zanzibar. July is when most people book flights from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Book a New York to ZNZ plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zanzibar to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from New York to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

More about Zanzibar

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to discover more of Tanzania. Travel around 177 kilometres west to Morogoro to tick off its leading attractions. From Choma Waterfalls to Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Tanzania, consider Tanga, roughly 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini are among the biggest draws.

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