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Zanzibar

Tanzania · ZNZ · 16,042.263 km from SF (via OAK)

Est. Jan 2027
$1615
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 · 2027-03-072027-03-15
Or search January 2027: 2027-01-072027-01-15
January 2027 is peak

Peak season. Expect premium fares, busy attractions, and the weather locals brag about.

Why this season?

  • Weatherdrives prices upJan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
    Locally peak weather and tourism

    Two monsoons; long rains Mar to May close many beach resorts.

  • Weatherdrives prices downMar, Apr, May
    Off-season weather discounts

    Quieter months driven by local climate; see the climate note for specifics.

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
SF · SFO / OAK / SJC·ZNZ -6.22, 39.22·see others for January 2027