Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi from $155 ZNZ → NBO, WIL
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Wilson Airport (WIL)
The cheapest return found recently is $330 with Air Tanzania, 19 Dec – 21 Dec, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $155 with Air Tanzania, 5 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $155, Air Tanzania, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $330, 19 Dec to 21 Dec
- Usual return price
- $330 to $347
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, return fares from $318 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Safarilink Aviation, Flightlink, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 30 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $330 to $347.
Cheapest return found recently
$330
19 Dec – 21 Dec · Air Tanzania
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 10:00 p.m. · Return leaves 11:40 p.m. · 32 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · overnight connection · 16 h connection
found 7 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$505
19 Dec – 21 Dec · Kenya Airways
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 4:40 a.m. · Return leaves 2:40 a.m. · 2 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$330 19 Dec – 21 Decfound 7 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$318 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $317 to $330.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 26 Nov to 19 Oct 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 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
75 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov – 2 Dec | $345 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 3 Dec | $449 | Flightlink | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 9 Dec | $347 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 18 Dec | $330 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 21 Dec | $330 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $319 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | $318 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $342 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027 | $534 | RwandAir | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $318.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Tanzania, Flightlink, RwandAir.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $189 to $206.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$155
5 Mar 2027 · Air Tanzania
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 5:20 p.m. · 5 h 40 min trip
1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$219
11 Jan 2027 · Flightlink
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 5:00 p.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 11 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$155 5 Mar 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $155 to $189.
At $155, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of 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 21 departure dates from 29 Nov to 9 Jun 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 5 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
80 fares on 21 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | $208 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $207 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $198 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $198 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $201 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $198 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Dec | $198 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $198 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $252 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $199 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $207 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $171 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 11 hours ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jan 2027 | $196 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Feb 2027 | $189 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Feb 2027 | $188 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Feb 2027 | $189 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $155 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 Apr 2027 | $192 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Apr 2027 | $207 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $206 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 9 Jun 2027 | $158 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $155.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Tanzania, Precision Air.
Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Nairobi
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 19 Dec – 21 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 5 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Nairobi?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 | $347 | $347 | +9% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $345 | $343 | +9% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $343 | $325 | +8% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $330 | $325 | +4% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $337 | $321 | +6% | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $318 | $317 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $321 | $321 | +1% | 11 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $208 | $208 | +11% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $208 | $197 | +11% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $196 | $190 | +5% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $195 | $186 | +4% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $187 | $155 | Cheapest seen | 50 |
| 180+ days | $189 | $158 | +1% | 42 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dar Es Salaam → Nairobi
70 km from Zanzibar
$369
$39 more than flying from Zanzibar
25 Nov – 2 Dec · DAR → NBO · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Dar Es Salaam → Nairobi
70 km from Zanzibar
$182
$27 more than flying from Zanzibar
4 Dec · DAR → NBO · 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Dec – 21 Dec. 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 Nairobi?
The cheapest return found recently is $330 with Air Tanzania, 19 Dec to 21 Dec, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $318 with Air Tanzania, 5 Mar 2027 to 9 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $330 to $347.
How much is a one-way flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $155 with Air Tanzania, 5 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $189 to $206.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $318, 5 Mar 2027 to 9 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $155, 5 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $505 with Kenya Airways, 19 Dec to 21 Dec, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $219 with Flightlink, 11 Jan 2027, found 11 hours ago.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Flightlink on 11 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 30 min from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Tanzania on 5 Mar 2027, takes 5 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
Between 26 Nov and 19 Oct 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest return on 7 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Flightlink on 1 and RwandAir on 1. Between 29 Nov and 9 Jun 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest one-way on 20 of the 21 departure dates we hold, and Precision Air 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