Statistics on Los Angeles -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: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Los Angeles airport is $ 1390 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1165 (in march) and $ 1801 (in july), which is a saving of $ 226 or a surplus of $ 411 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1212 to $1265 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12036 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1165, saving $ 226 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1390). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1801).
Flight Los Angeles -Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1185 | $ 1361 | fair price |
| February | $ 1076 | $ 1214 | good price |
| March | $ 1049 | $ 1165 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1055 | $ 1193 | good price |
| May | $ 1106 | $ 1248 | good price |
| June | $ 1443 | $ 1679 | high price |
| July | $ 1546 | $ 1801 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1353 | $ 1619 | fair price |
| September | $ 1119 | $ 1256 | good price |
| October | $ 1151 | $ 1243 | good price |
| November | $ 1103 | $ 1269 | good price |
| December | $ 1339 | $ 1626 | 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 Los Angeles to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Zanzibar range from $843 to $2002. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $1950 to $2002). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1212 to $1265 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Zanzibar flight
There are 15 companies that serve Los Angeles from Zanzibar airport: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Norwegian, Oman Air, United, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, Swiss, Delta, Ethiopian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 12036 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Zanzibar flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $29. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $40. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a friday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Los Angeles -Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 02-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 06-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1117 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 1453 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 20-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 10-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1348 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 10-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1118 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 05-08 to 10-08-2025 | $ 1335 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 06-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 1191 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Los Angeles → Zanzibar | 13-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 1145 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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 Los Angeles -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 Los Angeles to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1299 $, which is a saving of 91 $ 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 (89 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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 | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1283 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1311), 3 to 4 months ($ 1357), 5 to 6 months ($ 1315) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1170), 2 to 3 months ($ 1132), 3 to 4 months ($ 1214), 4 to 5 months ($ 1183) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1080 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1122), 3 to 4 months ($ 1143), 4 to 5 months ($ 1093), 6 to 7 months ($ 1134) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1085 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1187), 3 to 4 months ($ 1087) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1226), 4 to 5 months ($ 1185) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1424 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1578), 3 to 4 months ($ 1589), 4 to 5 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1554) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1635 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1728), 3 to 4 months ($ 1638), 4 to 5 months ($ 1656), 5 to 6 months ($ 1647) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1475 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1555), 3 to 4 months ($ 1514), 4 to 5 months ($ 1547), 5 to 6 months ($ 1532) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1189 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1243), 4 to 5 months ($ 1250), 5 to 6 months ($ 1235), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1192 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1216), 3 to 4 months ($ 1201) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1165 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1251), 3 to 4 months ($ 1253), 4 to 5 months ($ 1252) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1594 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1618), 3 to 4 months ($ 1621), 4 to 5 months ($ 1616) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Los Angeles 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1680 $1039 to $2256 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1484 $1177 to $1739 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1490 $1348 to $1633 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1118 $1118 to $1118 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1702 $1642 to $1777 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1780 $1780 to $1780 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1335 $1335 to $1335 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1168 $1145 to $1191 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!