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Flight deals from Vancouver to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,896. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.$2,184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,184, select.
Zanzibar.$2,231 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,231, select.
Zanzibar.$2,333 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,333, select.
Zanzibar.$2,417 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,417, select.
Zanzibar.$2,492 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,492, select.
Zanzibar.$2,518 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,518, select.
Zanzibar.$2,672 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,672, select.
Zanzibar.$2,678 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,678, select.
Zanzibar.$2,694 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,694, select.
Zanzibar.$2,710 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,710, select.
Zanzibar.$2,865 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,865, select.
Zanzibar.$2,896 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 27 Jun.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,896, select.
Zanzibar.$2,966 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,966, select.
Zanzibar.$2,990 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,990, select.
Zanzibar.$3,152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,152, select.
Zanzibar.$3,221 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Sun, 24 May.Return flight with WestJet and Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,221, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in February.
May
from $3,221
Jun
from $2,896
Jul
from $3,152
Aug
from $4,801
Sep
from $2,518
Oct
from $2,672
Nov
from $2,231
Dec
from $2,417
Jan
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Feb
from $2,184
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Vancouver to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
Closest
from $2,184
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Dar Es Salaam

79km from central Zanzibar
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from $1,784
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Vancouver to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$2,184
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Zanzibar is $2,184. 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 Vancouver to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from $2,184.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Vancouver to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Zanzibar is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Zanzibar Airport on Thursday, 11 February 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver 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 .

Flying from Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver. 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 travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to ZNZ.

  • Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:

  • 72% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to ZNZ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance record of YXX is 68%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.

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.

  • It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is $1,402. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,184. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to ZNZ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • Affordable Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Vancouver to ZNZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

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

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). December is the busiest month to visit Zanzibar. If crowds aren't your thing, go in September.

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

  • August sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Zanzibar

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Morogoro is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.

  • Around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar, Tanga is another essential stop in Tanzania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Forodhani.

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