Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar from $179 NBO, WIL → ZNZ

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $298 to $321.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

183 fares on 14 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $309.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $161 to $172.

At $179, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 21 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

202 fares on 38 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $172.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return 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.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 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.

How much is a return flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest return found recently is $316 with Air Tanzania, 30 Jan 2027 to 12 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $309 with Air Tanzania, 15 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $316 to $391.

How much is a one-way flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $179 with Air Tanzania, 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $172 with Air Tanzania, 26 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 38 departure dates is usually $178 to $191.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $309, 15 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $172, 26 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

Every date in February 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $411 with Kenya Airways, 30 Jan 2027 to 12 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $214 with Flightlink, 21 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Nairobi to Zanzibar

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Flightlink on 21 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 30 min from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Tanzania on 21 Jan 2027, takes 4 h 30 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Between 14 Nov and 26 Oct 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest return on 12 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Kenya Airways on 1 and RwandAir on 1. Between 13 Nov and 4 Aug 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest one-way on 33 of the 38 departure dates we hold, Safarilink Aviation on 4 and Flightlink on 1.