Cheap flights from Bujumbura to Zanzibar from $290 BJM → ZNZ
Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $290 with RwandAir, 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $290, RwandAir, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, one-way fares from $274 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $282 to $309.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$290
5 Jan 2027 · RwandAir
Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 4:05 p.m. · 9 h 35 min trip
1 stop · via Kigali International Airport (KGL) · 7 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$290 5 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$274 7 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 37 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $271 to $431.
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 3 departure dates from 29 Nov to 7 Jan 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Jan 2027, 7 Jan 2027 costs $274: $16 less than the cheapest found recently.
RwandAir · Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) · 1 stop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
8 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | $328 | Uganda Airlines | Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $290 | RwandAir | Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $274 | RwandAir | Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $274.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: RwandAir, Uganda Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Bujumbura to Zanzibar
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 5 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $321 | $313 | +10% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $321 | $271 | +10% | 13 |
| 60–89 days | $293 | $271 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $397 | $397 | +36% | 7 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Bujumbura → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$303
$13 more than flying to Zanzibar
4 Jan 2027 · BJM → DAR · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
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 one-way found recently is for 5 Jan 2027. 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 one-way flight from Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $290 with RwandAir, 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $274 with RwandAir, 7 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $282 to $309.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $274, 7 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
In 37 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with RwandAir on 5 Jan 2027, takes 9 h 35 min with 1 stop, including a 7 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Bujumbura to Zanzibar?
Between 29 Nov and 7 Jan 2027, RwandAir has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Uganda Airlines 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