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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.199 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.1.077 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.077 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.096 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.096 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.102 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.102 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.105 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.105 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.108 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.108 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.114 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.114 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.124 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.124 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.124 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.124 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.139 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.139 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.141 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.141 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.144 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.144 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.166 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May, returning Fri, 4 Jun.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.166 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.167 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.167 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.167 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.167 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.174 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.174 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.193 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 1.193 €
Aug
from 1.199 €
Sep
from 1.124 €
Oct
from 1.139 €
Nov
from 1.077 €
Dec
from 1.108 €
Jan
from 1.096 €
Feb
from 1.114 €
Mar
from 1.102 €
Apr
from 1.141 €
May
from 1.167 €
Jun
from 1.239 €

Washington D.C. to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. 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 1.077 €
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
Cheapest
from 1.042 €
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Washington D.C. to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found1.077 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar is 1.077 €. 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 Washington D.C. to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one stop from 1.077 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 9 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. 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 SWISS .

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

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

  • 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 board your flight from Washington DC to ZNZ.

  • If you're travelling during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • 71% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to ZNZ flight? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.

  • The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

About Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Have a late flight from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ZNZ and hit the lights earlier:

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport flight.

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

  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.

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

  • 512 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Return flights start from 1.077 €. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to ZNZ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Washington DC to ZNZ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

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

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Zanzibar. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

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

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in July when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

More about Zanzibar

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres west of Zanzibar, a visit to Morogoro will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.

  • Tanga is another sought-after destination in Tanzania and is around 129 kilometres north of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without seeing Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.

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