Statistics on Melbourne-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: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Melbourne airport is $ 1658 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1406 (in march) and $ 2054 (in december), which is a saving of $ 252 or a surplus of $ 396 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1382 to $1437 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10665 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1406, saving $ 252 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1658). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2054).
Flight Melbourne-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1628 | $ 1940 | high price |
| February | $ 1292 | $ 1535 | good price |
| March | $ 1212 | $ 1406 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1313 | $ 1540 | good price |
| May | $ 1246 | $ 1454 | good price |
| June | $ 1372 | $ 1647 | fair price |
| July | $ 1477 | $ 1804 | fair price |
| August | $ 1327 | $ 1700 | fair price |
| September | $ 1321 | $ 1663 | fair price |
| October | $ 1349 | $ 1668 | fair price |
| November | $ 1286 | $ 1482 | good price |
| December | $ 1643 | $ 2054 the most expensive | very high 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 Melbourne to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar range from $1050 to $2432. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1050 to $1106), 1% at the maximum price (from $2376 to $2432). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1382 to $1437 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Zanzibar flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Zanzibar airport: Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Emirates, Oman Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Malindo Air, Airasia X, Ethiopian Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet Air, China Southern and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 10665 flights analyzed in previous years, Thai Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Melbourne->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Zanzibar flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Melbourne departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $56. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a saturday may cost you an additional $94.
Top prices Melbourne-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 07-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 1207 | layover flight with Malindo Air |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 06-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1164 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 09-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 17-07 to 31-07-2025 | $ 1246 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 01-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 1206 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 02-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 1205 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 09-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 1216 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 12-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 24-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 1205 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 11-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 1220 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 Melbourne-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1554 $, which is a saving of 104 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (573 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1804 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1842), 5 to 6 months ($ 1822), 6 to 7 months ($ 1817) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1384 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1432), 3 to 4 months ($ 1465), 4 to 5 months ($ 1485), 5 to 6 months ($ 1456), 6 to 7 months ($ 1476) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1360), 4 to 5 months ($ 1318) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1449 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1506), 3 to 4 months ($ 1478), 4 to 5 months ($ 1517) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1321 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1438), 2 to 3 months ($ 1403), 3 to 4 months ($ 1430), 4 to 5 months ($ 1425) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1552 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1613), 3 to 4 months ($ 1647), 4 to 5 months ($ 1553) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1644 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1790), 4 to 5 months ($ 1666), 5 to 6 months ($ 1680), 6 to 7 months ($ 1671) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1465 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1563), 5 to 6 months ($ 1579), 6 to 7 months ($ 1562) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1360 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1613), 3 to 4 months ($ 1532), 4 to 5 months ($ 1565), 6 to 7 months ($ 1498), 7 to 8 months ($ 1561) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1503 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1649), 2 to 3 months ($ 1593), 4 to 5 months ($ 1534) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1412 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1430), 3 to 4 months ($ 1459), 4 to 5 months ($ 1468), 9 to 10 months ($ 1466) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1885 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2040) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $23 more.
Melbourne 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1546 $1207 to $1950 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1204 $1050 to $1424 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1372 $1183 to $1827 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1748 $1232 to $6140 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1817 $1205 to $2694 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1447 $1184 to $2013 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1638 $1205 to $2109 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1440 $1220 to $1823 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 2001 $1360 to $2640 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1514 $1514 to $1514 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1553 $1553 to $1553 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!