Nairobi to Zanzibar NBO, WIL → ZNZ
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Wilson Airport (WIL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $314 with Air Tanzania, 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $165 with Air Tanzania, 8 Feb 2027, found 21 hours ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $318 to $341.
Cheapest return found recently
$314
27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 · Air Tanzania
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 5:00 p.m. · Return leaves 2:10 p.m. · 13 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · 7 h connection
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$580
27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 · Precision Air
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 8:25 a.m. · Return leaves 7:30 p.m. · 4 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Every nonstop date from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$314 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $300 to $321.
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 return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates from 21 Oct to 27 Feb 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 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
175 fares on 17 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct – 29 Oct | $318 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 30 Oct | $322 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Oct – 30 Oct | $318 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Oct – 15 Nov | $419 | Kenya Airways | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Oct – 4 Nov | $322 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Nov – 9 Nov | $329 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 21 Nov | $317 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 20 Nov | $324 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 25 Nov | $319 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 20 Nov | $336 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 9 Dec | $321 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $381 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $411 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $422 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $341 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $317 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | $314 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $314.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $172 to $182.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$165
8 Feb 2027 · Air Tanzania
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 7:40 a.m. · 5 h 40 min trip
1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
found 21 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$233
8 Feb 2027 · Flightlink
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 7:30 p.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 21 hours ago
Every nonstop date from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$165 8 Feb 2027found 21 hours agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $161 to $172.
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 19 departure dates from 5 Nov to 16 Mar 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 8 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
111 fares on 19 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | $184 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Nov | $180 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $172 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $179 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $316 | Safarilink Aviation | Wilson Airport (WIL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $176 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $179 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $177 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $176 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $344 | Safarilink Aviation | Wilson Airport (WIL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 9 Jan 2027 | $344 | Safarilink Aviation | Wilson Airport (WIL) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $172 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $172 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
| 8 Feb 2027 | $165 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 21 hours ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Feb 2027 | $171 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Mar 2027 | $171 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Mar 2027 | $171 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $171 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Mar 2027 | $190 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $165.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Tanzania, Safarilink Aviation.
Premium cabin fares from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Return
We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.
Today's prices for 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
One-way
We looked for premium economy, business and first-class one-way fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.
Today's prices for 8 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $332 | $318 | +10% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $319 | $318 | +5% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $322 | $314 | +6% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $315 | $307 | +4% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $375 | $366 | +24% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $303 | $300 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $496 | $496 | +64% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 11% 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 | $186 | $180 | +13% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $181 | $174 | +10% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $175 | $172 | +6% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $177 | $170 | +7% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $165 | $161 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $171 | $170 | +4% | 17 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Nairobi → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$367
$53 more than flying to Zanzibar
22 Oct – 28 Oct · NBO → DAR · out 2 stops, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Nairobi → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$195
$30 more than flying to Zanzibar
9 Jan 2027 · NBO → DAR · nonstop
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 return found recently is for 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 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