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Flight deals from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 23,176. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.R 11,755 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,755, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,297 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,297, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,312, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,344, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,344 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,344, select.
Zanzibar.R 13,157 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,157, select.
Zanzibar.R 13,845 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,845, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from R 13,845
Jun
from R 13,157
Jul
from R 12,344
Aug
from R 12,297
Sep
from R 12,312
Oct
from R 11,755
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Washington Dulles to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
Closest
from R 11,755
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Dar Es Salaam

79km from central Zanzibar
Cheapest
from R 11,505
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Washington D.C. to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 11,755
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar is R 19,390. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 19,390.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Zanzibar is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Monday, 25 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IAD to ZNZ flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and ZNZ:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Currently, R 11,755 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 19,390. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to ZNZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from IAD to ZNZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IAD:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZNZ instead:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and discover more of Zanzibar and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Zanzibar International Airport around one week before your departure date.

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zanzibar. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to ZNZ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another favourite stop in Tanzania. No visit is complete without checking out Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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