Statistics on Auckland-Zanzibar flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Auckland airport is $ 1882 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1613 (in may) and $ 2386 (in january), which is a saving of $ 270 or a surplus of $ 504 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1581 to $1634 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2416 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1613, saving $ 270 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1882). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2386).
Flight Auckland-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1981 | $ 2386 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1576 | $ 1991 | fair price |
| March | $ 1479 | $ 1682 | good price |
| April | $ 1546 | $ 1713 | good price |
| May | $ 1447 | $ 1613 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1517 | $ 1677 | good price |
| July | $ 1807 | $ 2166 | fair price |
| August | $ 1590 | $ 1924 | fair price |
| September | $ 1534 | $ 1798 | good price |
| October | $ 1663 | $ 1891 | fair price |
| November | $ 1528 | $ 1712 | good price |
| December | $ 1669 | $ 2034 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Zanzibar range from $1159 to $2371. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1159 to $1212), 1% at the maximum price (from $2318 to $2371). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1581 to $1634 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Zanzibar flight
There are 8 companies that serve Auckland from Zanzibar airport: Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2416 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Auckland->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Zanzibar flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $95. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Auckland departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $85. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a friday may cost you an additional $98.
Top prices Auckland-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1813 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 13-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 2567 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 19-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 2309 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 10-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1872 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 18-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 1371 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1725 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 12-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1358 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1850 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 06-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 1259 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 12-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 1240 | layover flight with Oman Air |
When to book your flight Auckland - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1713 $, which is a saving of 169 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (134 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Zanzibar flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1791 $) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $53. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $52 more.
Auckland to Zanzibar: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1813 $1813 to $1813 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2457 $2253 to $2694 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1841 $1811 to $1872 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1548 $1371 to $1725 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1604 $1358 to $1850 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1249 $1240 to $1259 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, april and august are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!