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Africa
Zanzibar
Tanzania · ZNZ · 16,042.263 km from SF (via OAK)
Est. May 2026
$840
off-peak
Short rains in November are the last bargain before peak.
Two monsoons; long rains Mar to May close many beach resorts.
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Suggested cheapest window March 2027 · 2027-03-07 → 2027-03-15
Or search May 2026: 2026-05-30 → 2026-06-07
May 2026 is off-peak
This is the cheap, quiet window. Expect lower fares, fewer crowds, and occasionally softer weather.
Why this season?
- Weatherdrives prices downMar, Apr, MayOff-season weather discounts
Quieter months driven by local climate; see the climate note for specifics.
- Weatherdrives prices upJan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, DecLocally peak weather and tourism
Two monsoons; long rains Mar to May close many beach resorts.
Weather through the year
12-month fare curve
12-month estimated fare curve
Range $840 – $1615
off-peak shoulder peak holiday spike
$1615
$1615
$840
$840
$840
$1615
$1615
$1615
$1615
$1615
$1075
$1615
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Cheapest month
May
~$840 · off-peak
Most expensive
December
~$1615 · peak
Peak months
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
avoid these for budget