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Today’s best flight deals from Lagos to Zanzibar

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Lagos to Zanzibar

September 17 - September 19

Cheapest

LOS - Zanzibar

$699

$649

Round trip

July 2 - July 4

LOS - Zanzibar

$651

$656

Round trip

July 28 - July 29

LOS - Zanzibar

$599

$661

Round trip

June 26 - June 28

Best

LOS - Zanzibar

$829

$671

Round trip

July 30 - July 31

LOS - Zanzibar

$599

$671

Round trip

July 2 - July 3

LOS - Zanzibar

$649

$674

Round trip

June 27 - June 28

LOS - Zanzibar

$824

$677

Round trip

June 25 - June 26

Earliest

LOS - Zanzibar

$801

$677

Round trip

October 2 - October 9

LOS - Zanzibar

$709

$683

Round trip

September 18 - September 21

LOS - Zanzibar

$696

$683

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Zanzibar

The journey from Lagos to Zanzibar covers a substantial distance of 4231 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This indicates a significant travel commitment, often involving multiple connections to reach the destination.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lagos to Zanzibar, fares typically range from $657–$792, with a median of $685. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and approximately 18% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Zanzibar, June stands out with a median fare of $679. March also offers favorable pricing, with a median of $680, closely followed by July at a median of $681. These months generally present the most economical options for this route.
There are no direct flights from Lagos to Zanzibar. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being 2. This means you should expect your travel to involve at least two stops before reaching your final destination.
A typical journey from Lagos to Zanzibar takes approximately 19h 20m, including connections. Since there are no direct flights and most itineraries involve two stopovers, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Zanzibar

Regular price: $630 - $1,326

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

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Zanzibar is between $630 and $1326. The current lowest deal is $649 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 19.

now $649

Low $630

High $1,326

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Zanzibar

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to ZNZ is June, with a median price of $679. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1567. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $679

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,567

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Direct flights from Lagos to Zanzibar

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Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Zanzibar

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Zanzibar

Rwandair Express

Lagos (LOS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Rwandair Express

$766

$718

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Lagos (LOS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$761

$744

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Lagos (LOS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$778

$745

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Zanzibar

Rwandair Express

Lagos (LOS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Rwandair Express

$772

$705

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Lagos (LOS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$801

$677

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Zanzibar

Ethiopian Airlines

Lagos (LOS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$772

$744

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$1,027  →  $692

33%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$966  →  $686

29%

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

$1,015  →  $764

25%

14 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 2

$1,012  →  $772

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Zanzibar

Lagos - Zanzibar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for LOS to ZNZ are near the typical level of $685.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $679.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 20m

Flights from Lagos to Zanzibar typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 19h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for this route

This route sees frequent deals, with over 1 deal per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers deals on this route

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered deals for flights from Lagos to Zanzibar.

🎯 Booking tip

Book during February to November for lower prices

Historically, February to November offers lower median prices for flights to Zanzibar.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a good option for flights from Lagos to Zanzibar.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$649

Zanzibar main airports to arrive at

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is the primary gateway to Zanzibar, offering convenient access to the island's attractions.

📍 ~6 km from Zanzibar city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$649

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 carriers.

📍 ~75 km from Zanzibar (reachable by flight or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$613

Moi International (MBA)

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

📍 ~230 km from Zanzibar (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$705

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

This major Tanzanian international hub serves the northern circuit with several major international airlines.

📍 ~380 km from Zanzibar (usually requires a domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$927

Pemba (PMA)

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

📍 ~100 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$988

Arusha (ARK)

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

📍 ~400 km from Zanzibar

💸 Flights from ~$812

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From LOS

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Sep 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

84% AI deal score

$2,678

$1,792

Save $886

From LOS

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Oct 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

81% AI deal score

$2,366

$1,792

Save $574

From LOS

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Jul 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$2,445

$2,264

Save $181

From LOS

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Nov 18

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$2,272

$1,857

Save $415

From LOS

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Jul 03

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$2,493

$1,976

Save $517

From LOS

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Jul 03

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$2,452

$1,982

Save $470

From LOS

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Jun 26

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$2,418

$1,989

Save $429

From LOS

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Jul 09

Zanzibar, Tanzania

75% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,270

Save $125

From LOS

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Jul 01

Zanzibar, Tanzania

74% AI deal score

$2,393

$1,976

Save $417

From LOS

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Jul 15

Zanzibar, Tanzania

74% AI deal score

$2,361

$1,976

Save $385

From LOS

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Jun 24

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$2,323

$2,166

Save $157

From LOS

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Oct 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

72% AI deal score

$2,542

$2,438

Save $104

From LOS

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Oct 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

70% AI deal score

$2,351

$2,306

Save $45

From LOS

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Jul 06

Zanzibar, Tanzania

70% AI deal score

$2,532

$2,526

Save $6

From LOS

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Oct 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$2,438

From LOS

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Oct 02

Zanzibar, Tanzania

69% AI deal score

$2,438

From LOS

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Jul 17

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,521

From LOS

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Jul 01

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,521

From LOS

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Jul 20

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,526

From LOS

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Jul 01

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,541

From LOS

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Jul 03

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$2,549

From LOS

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Jun 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

66% AI deal score

$3,998

From LOS

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Aug 10

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$2,395

From LOS

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Aug 10

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$2,395

From LOS

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Jun 27

Zanzibar, Tanzania

65% AI deal score

$7,015

From LOS

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Aug 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,518

From LOS

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Jul 17

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,523

From LOS

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Aug 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,528

From LOS

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Aug 07

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,528

From LOS

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Aug 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,528

From LOS

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Aug 05

Zanzibar, Tanzania

49% AI deal score

$2,528

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zanzibar

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Also, looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct routes.

Booking in advance is often recommended, as prices may increase closer to the departure date. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are not guaranteed. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer more flight options or different price points. While not always necessary, checking alternative departure or arrival locations may occasionally lead to savings. It's a strategy that can be useful for some travelers.