Mombasa to Zanzibar MBA → ZNZ
Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $449 with Jambojet, 26 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $273 with Freedom Airline Express, 10 Jan 2027, found today.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$449
26 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · Jambojet
Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 9:15 p.m. · Return leaves 4:40 a.m. · 15 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$449 26 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $398 to $536.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct – 27 Oct | $485 | Ethiopian Airlines | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $449 | Jambojet | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $449.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Jambojet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $210 to $283.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$273
10 Jan 2027 · Freedom Airline Express
Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · 26 h 20 min trip
2 stops
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$283
6 Jan 2027 · Safarilink Aviation
Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 4:10 p.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$273 10 Jan 2027found todayOpen this trip
$179 30 Novfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $179 to $194.
At $273, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 9 departure dates from 28 Oct to 24 Jul 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 10 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | $210 | Safarilink Aviation | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov | $283 | Skyward Airlines | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Nov | $202 | Safarilink Aviation | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $179 | Safarilink Aviation | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $249 | Jambojet | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $283 | Safarilink Aviation | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $283 | Safarilink Aviation | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 10 Jan 2027 | $273 | Freedom Airline Express | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found today | Open this trip |
| 24 Jul 2027 | $300 | Kenya Airways | Moi International Airport (MBA) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $179.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Safarilink Aviation, Skyward Airlines, Jambojet, Freedom Airline Express, Kenya Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Mombasa 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 26 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 10 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Mombasa to Zanzibar?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 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 | $485 | $418 | +22% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $414 | $414 | +4% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $398 | $398 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $527 | $449 | +32% | 16 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $245 | $210 | +33% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $202 | $194 | +10% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $194 | $179 | +5% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $184 | $180 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 180+ days | $291 | $291 | +58% | 13 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Pemba → Zanzibar
134 km from Mombasa
$134
$139 less than flying from Mombasa
15 Dec · PMA → ZNZ · nonstop
found 6 days ago
Mombasa → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$291
$18 more than flying to Zanzibar
27 Oct · MBA → DAR · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Malindi → Zanzibar
104 km from Mombasa
$314
$41 more than flying from Mombasa
5 Nov · MYD → ZNZ · 2 stops
found 6 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 return found recently is for 26 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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