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Flight deals from Vancouver International to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 31,779. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.R 12,051 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,051, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,545 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,545, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,584 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,584, select.
Zanzibar.R 12,898 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,898, select.
Zanzibar.R 18,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 18,130, select.
Zanzibar.R 21,811 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 21,811, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver International to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Vancouver International to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
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from R 12,051
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
from R 13,296
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Vancouver to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 12,051
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Zanzibar is R 19,591. 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 Vancouver International to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 19,591.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Vancouver International to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Zanzibar is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Friday, 12 February 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver International 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • To ensure you get on your YVR to ZNZ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Currently, R 11,986 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 19,591. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to ZNZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from YVR to ZNZ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • Zanzibar International Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Zanzibar in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YVR to ZNZ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to explore other parts of Tanzania. Journey around 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its popular sights. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in Tanzania, head for Morogoro, about 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are key highlights.

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