Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Cairo from $387 ZNZ → CAI, SPX
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI), Giza Sphinx (SPX)
The cheapest return found recently is $598 with Qatar Airways, 13 Nov – 17 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $387 with Egyptair, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $387, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $598, 13 Nov to 17 Nov
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $272 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Egyptair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 55 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$598
13 Nov – 17 Nov · Qatar Airways
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 5:15 p.m. · Return leaves 9:40 p.m. · 55 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hamad International Airport (DOH), Hurghada International Airport (HRG) · overnight connection · 24 h connection
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$598 13 Nov – 17 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $492 to $824.
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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 17 Nov | $598 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $304 to $385.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$387
21 Nov · Egyptair
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 6:20 a.m. · 5 h 55 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$384
14 Jan 2027 · Egyptair
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 6:20 a.m. · 5 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$387 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$272 28 Decfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $272 to $467.
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 8 departure dates from 15 Nov to 12 Mar 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?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
78 fares on 8 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $350 | Air Cairo | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $387 | Egyptair | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $272 | Air Cairo | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $314 | Air Cairo | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $272 | Air Cairo | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Feb 2027 | $384 | Egyptair | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Mar 2027 | $383 | Egyptair | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $388 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $272.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Cairo, Egyptair, Qatar Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Cairo
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 13 Nov – 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Cairo?
Return
The cheapest fares were 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $492 | $492 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $639 | $639 | +30% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $567 | $531 | +15% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $742 | $661 | +51% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $675 | $649 | +37% | 30 |
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 (44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $309 | $272 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $331 | $272 | +7% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $333 | $323 | +8% | 39 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dar Es Salaam → Cairo
70 km from Zanzibar
$693
$95 more than flying from Zanzibar
12 Sept 2027 – 16 Sept 2027 · DAR → CAI · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 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 13 Nov – 17 Nov. 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 Zanzibar to Cairo?
The cheapest return found recently is $598 with Qatar Airways, 13 Nov to 17 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Zanzibar to Cairo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $387 with Egyptair, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $272 with Air Cairo, 28 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $304 to $385.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Cairo?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $272, 28 Dec, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Cairo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 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 Zanzibar to Cairo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $384 with Egyptair, 14 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Cairo?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Egyptair on 14 Jan 2027, takes 5 h 55 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Cairo?
Between 15 Nov and 12 Mar 2027, Air Cairo has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Egyptair on 3 and Qatar Airways on 1.
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