Statistics on Montreal-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: Montreal)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Montreal airport is $ 1480 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1299 (in november) and $ 1868 (in august), which is a saving of $ 181 or a surplus of $ 388 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1319 to $1374 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 56826 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1299, saving $ 181 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1480). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1868).
Flight Montreal-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1361 | $ 1505 | fair price |
| February | $ 1291 | $ 1385 | good price |
| March | $ 1240 | $ 1345 | good price |
| April | $ 1264 | $ 1341 | good price |
| May | $ 1262 | $ 1339 | good price |
| June | $ 1434 | $ 1520 | fair price |
| July | $ 1694 | $ 1799 | high price |
| August | $ 1699 | $ 1868 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1331 | $ 1417 | good price |
| October | $ 1293 | $ 1357 | good price |
| November | $ 1243 | $ 1299 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1350 | $ 1570 | 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 Montreal to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Zanzibar range from $990 to $2089. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $990 to $1045), 1% at the maximum price (from $2034 to $2089). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1374 to $1429 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Zanzibar flight
There are 13 companies that serve Montreal from Zanzibar airport: Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air Transat, Swiss, Brussels Airlines and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 56826 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Montreal->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $60.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Montreal departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $48. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a friday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices Montreal-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 22-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 1148 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 1146 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 05-10 to 12-10-2025 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 13-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 15-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 12-11 to 19-11-2025 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 16-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 11-01 to 18-01-2026 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 08-02 to 15-02-2026 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Montreal → Zanzibar | 18-02 to 25-02-2026 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Montreal-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 Montreal to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1407 $, which is a saving of 73 $ 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 (104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1428 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1504), 3 to 4 months ($ 1501), 4 to 5 months ($ 1486), 5 to 6 months ($ 1474), 6 to 7 months ($ 1499), 7 to 8 months ($ 1458), 9 to 10 months ($ 1498), 10 to 11 months ($ 1484), 11 to 12 months ($ 1505) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1301), 5 to 6 months ($ 1374), 6 to 7 months ($ 1362), 7 to 8 months ($ 1357), 8 to 9 months ($ 1334), 9 to 10 months ($ 1379), 10 to 11 months ($ 1312), 11 to 12 months ($ 1298) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1209 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1337), 2 to 3 months ($ 1250), 4 to 5 months ($ 1216), 5 to 6 months ($ 1310) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1337), 2 to 3 months ($ 1276), 3 to 4 months ($ 1235), 4 to 5 months ($ 1249), 6 to 7 months ($ 1271) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1242 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1265), 3 to 4 months ($ 1283), 4 to 5 months ($ 1292), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 6 to 7 months ($ 1264) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1419 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1482), 3 to 4 months ($ 1494), 5 to 6 months ($ 1488), 6 to 7 months ($ 1494), 8 to 9 months ($ 1446) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1739 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1745), 7 to 8 months ($ 1749), 8 to 9 months ($ 1793), 9 to 10 months ($ 1791), 10 to 11 months ($ 1798) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1667 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1856), 5 to 6 months ($ 1779), 6 to 7 months ($ 1773), 8 to 9 months ($ 1730), 9 to 10 months ($ 1769), 10 to 11 months ($ 1753) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1304 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1346), 3 to 4 months ($ 1393), 6 to 7 months ($ 1405) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1272 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1324), 4 to 5 months ($ 1308), 6 to 7 months ($ 1346) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1239 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1258), 5 to 6 months ($ 1285), 9 to 10 months ($ 1295), 10 to 11 months ($ 1299) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1478 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1556), 3 to 4 months ($ 1540), 5 to 6 months ($ 1497), 6 to 7 months ($ 1516), 8 to 9 months ($ 1482), 10 to 11 months ($ 1490) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Montreal 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 | $ 1348 $1228 to $1549 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1282 $1149 to $1494 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1441 $1254 to $1658 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1704 $1536 to $1930 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1657 $1392 to $1900 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1313 $1148 to $1495 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1263 $1142 to $1421 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1228 $1147 to $1383 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1529 $1152 to $1978 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1403 $1147 to $1783 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1267 $1147 to $1487 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1312 $1213 to $1620 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!