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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,256. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.$1,928 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,928, select.
Zanzibar.$2,040 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,040, select.
Zanzibar.$2,058 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,058, select.
Zanzibar.$2,068 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,068, select.
Zanzibar.$2,096 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,096, select.
Zanzibar.$2,113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,113, select.
Zanzibar.$2,139 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,139, select.
Zanzibar.$2,153 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,153, select.
Zanzibar.$2,256 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,256, select.
Zanzibar.$2,633 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,633, select.
Zanzibar.$6,010 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $6,010, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Seattle to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seattle 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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from $1,928
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
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from $1,842
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Seattle to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,928
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Seattle to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle to Zanzibar is $1,928. 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 Seattle to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from $1,928.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Seattle to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Zanzibar is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Zanzibar Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Seattle 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 Qatar Airways .

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

  • Zanzibar is 11 hours ahead of Seattle. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is located in Zanzibar, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to ZNZ, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Seattle to ZNZ with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between SEA and ZNZ include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)

  • PAE is around 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to ZNZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:

  • Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving within the expected time frame.

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.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.

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

  • Currently, $1,320 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,928. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • Cheap Seattle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Seattle to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Seattle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

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

  • July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Plan your visit to Zanzibar in December if you prefer a quieter experience.

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

  • July has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Zanzibar

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a trip to Morogoro will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.

  • Tanga is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without a visit to Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.

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