Cheap flights from Kigali to Zanzibar from $251 KGL → ZNZ
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $512 with RwandAir, 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $251 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Aug 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $251, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $512, 1 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $250 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- RwandAir
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 45 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$512
1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 9:40 a.m. · Return leaves 11:35 a.m. · 9 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$512 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$478 1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $322 to $507.
At $512, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $478 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $251 to $259.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$251
18 Aug 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 1:50 a.m. · 8 h 5 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$259
14 Aug 2027 · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 11:50 a.m. · 3 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$251 18 Aug 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
$250 26 Novfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $215 to $250.
At $251, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 26 Nov to 19 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 4 other departure dates within 3 days of 18 Aug 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 9 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | $250 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Aug 2027 | $251 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Aug 2027 | $251 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Aug 2027 | $259 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Aug 2027 | $259 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Aug 2027 | $259 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Aug 2027 | $251 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Aug 2027 | $251 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Aug 2027 | $251 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $250.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir.
Premium cabin fares from Kigali to Zanzibar
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kigali to Zanzibar?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $357 | $322 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $359 | $322 | +1% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $507 | $507 | +42% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $472 | $420 | +32% | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $389 | $386 | +9% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $479 | $479 | +34% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $239 | $237 | +2% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $238 | $216 | +1% | 26 |
| 30–59 days | $235 | $225 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $237 | $215 | +1% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $239 | $236 | +2% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $255 | $239 | +9% | 35 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Kigali → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$373
$139 less than flying to Zanzibar
23 Dec – 30 Dec · KGL → DAR · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
The cheapest return found recently is $512 with RwandAir, 1 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $478 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 to 9 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $251 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Aug 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $250 with Ethiopian Airlines, 26 Nov, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $251 to $259.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Zanzibar?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $250, 26 Nov, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $259 with RwandAir, 14 Aug 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with RwandAir on 14 Aug 2027, takes 3 h 45 min from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Ethiopian Airlines on 18 Aug 2027, takes 8 h 5 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Between 26 Nov and 19 Aug 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and RwandAir on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work