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July 29 - August 4

Cheapest

Best

DUR - Zanzibar

$770

$658

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July 22 - August 4

Cheapest

DUR - Zanzibar

$738

$658

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July 15 - August 4

Cheapest

DUR - Zanzibar

$739

$658

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July 23 - July 30

Best

DUR - Zanzibar

$772

$664

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June 19 - June 26

Earliest

DUR - Zanzibar

$661

$669

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July 29 - August 28

DUR - Zanzibar

$743

$671

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October 28 - November 20

DUR - Zanzibar

$685

$672

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November 11 - November 20

DUR - Zanzibar

$664

$672

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October 28 - November 6

DUR - Zanzibar

$710

$672

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August 13 - August 19

DUR - Zanzibar

$713

$691

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Insights for flights from Durban to Zanzibar

A typical journey from Durban to Zanzibar takes about 12h 0m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2736 kilometers. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time with layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Durban to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $400–$470, with a median of $440. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 31% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers appear regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Zanzibar? The data shows that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $355. Other cost-effective options include November, with a median fare of $414, and April, where the median fare is $424.

There are no direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar; most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical journey involving 2 stopovers. This means you should factor in connection times when planning your travel.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Zanzibar

Regular price: $629 - $772

Prices for flights from Durban to Zanzibar are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $629 to $772. The current lowest deal is $658 with Safair, for travel from Jul 29-Aug 4.

now $658

Low $629

High $772

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Zanzibar is February, with a median price of $355. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $872. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $355

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $872

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Direct flights from Durban to Zanzibar

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Last-minute flights going from Durban to Zanzibar

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Zanzibar

Durban (DUR) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

$660

$1,402

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Zanzibar

Durban (DUR) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$661

$669

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Zanzibar

Durban (DUR) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$819

$751

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Zanzibar

Durban (DUR) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$843

$763

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Zanzibar

Durban (DUR) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$804

$753

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Zanzibar

Durban (DUR) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Emirates Airlines

$837

$1,626

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to Zanzibar

6 nights

Jul 29 - Aug 4

$770 → $658

15%

7 nights

Jul 23 - Jul 30

$772 → $665

14%

9 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 18

$804 → $708

12%

7 nights

Jul 11 - Jul 18

$802 → $712

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Zanzibar

Durban - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Zanzibar are near the typical level of $440.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $355.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 0m with 2 stops

Flights from Durban to Zanzibar typically take 12h 0m, usually with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are frequent, with deals appearing almost daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers many deals

Safair has provided 47 deals for connecting flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available

Historically, 31% of deals for this route were considered good prices.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a great choice for flights from Durban to Zanzibar.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Fly into ZNZ for direct access to Zanzibar, offering the cheapest flights from Durban.

📍 ~8 km from Zanzibar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Airports nearby Zanzibar used as alternative

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

This airport is a primary international gateway for Tanzania with a higher volume of international long-haul carriers.

📍 ~78 km from destination city (reachable by flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$609

Moi International (MBA)

This major international airport in neighboring Kenya offers a good selection of European charter and scheduled flights.

📍 ~250 km from destination city (reachable by flight)

💸 Flights from ~$692

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

This major Tanzanian international hub serves the northern circuit and has frequent domestic connections from Zanzibar.

📍 ~330 km from destination city (reachable by flight)

💸 Flights from ~$762

Pemba (PMA)

This is the closest alternative airport geographically, located on the sister island of Pemba for regional adjustments.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by flight)

💸 Flights from ~$813

Arusha (ARK)

This secondary domestic hub for northern Tanzania offers frequent flight links to Zanzibar.

📍 ~390 km from destination city (reachable by flight)

💸 Flights from ~$867

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zanzibar

48% AI deal score

$2,676

From DUR

Elite

Nov 19

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,676

From DUR

Elite

Nov 19

Zanzibar, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,676

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Often, setting price alerts can notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance, usually several months before your intended travel date, may result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares is often a good strategy. Last-minute deals are rare but can sometimes appear.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always check the total cost and convenience before deciding.

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