Statistics on Toronto-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: Toronto)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Toronto airport is $ 1532 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1292 (in november) and $ 2058 (in july), which is a saving of $ 241 or a surplus of $ 526 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1264 to $1319 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15290 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1292, saving $ 241 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1532). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2058).
Flight Toronto-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1251 | $ 1457 | good price |
| February | $ 1227 | $ 1409 | good price |
| March | $ 1205 | $ 1529 | fair price |
| April | $ 1157 | $ 1301 | good price |
| May | $ 1173 | $ 1314 | good price |
| June | $ 1356 | $ 1487 | good price |
| July | $ 1686 | $ 2058 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1606 | $ 1907 | high price |
| September | $ 1368 | $ 1534 | fair price |
| October | $ 1284 | $ 1406 | good price |
| November | $ 1137 | $ 1292 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1372 | $ 1691 | 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 Toronto to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Zanzibar range from $880 to $2198. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $880 to $935), 1% at the maximum price (from $2143 to $2198). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1319 to $1374 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Zanzibar flight
There are 17 companies that serve Toronto from Zanzibar airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Emirates, Lufthansa, Air Transat, Delta, Iberia, United, Swiss and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 15290 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Toronto->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Toronto departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $69. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a wednesday may cost you an additional $55.
Top prices Toronto-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 07-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 1110 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 13-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 1086 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 14-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 1105 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 07-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1103 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1123 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 20-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1062 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 11-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 1110 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 19-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 1063 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 03-10 to 09-10-2025 | $ 1101 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Toronto → Zanzibar | 06-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 1063 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight Toronto - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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 Toronto-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 Toronto to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1395 $, which is a saving of 137 $ 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 (541 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1392 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1454), 4 to 5 months ($ 1412), 5 to 6 months ($ 1417) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1308 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1340), 4 to 5 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1364) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1275 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1414) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1260 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1295), 2 to 3 months ($ 1267) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1220 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1295), 2 to 3 months ($ 1252), 4 to 5 months ($ 1263) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1309 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1371), 3 to 4 months ($ 1452), 4 to 5 months ($ 1483), 5 to 6 months ($ 1474), 8 to 9 months ($ 1394) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1770 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1853), 5 to 6 months ($ 1783), 6 to 7 months ($ 1795) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1590 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1773), 3 to 4 months ($ 1891), 4 to 5 months ($ 1723), 5 to 6 months ($ 1630), 6 to 7 months ($ 1686) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1291 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1447), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414), 6 to 7 months ($ 1390), 7 to 8 months ($ 1458), 8 to 9 months ($ 1383) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1229 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1402), 2 to 3 months ($ 1379), 3 to 4 months ($ 1401), 8 to 9 months ($ 1298) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1210 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1277), 2 to 3 months ($ 1229), 3 to 4 months ($ 1225), 9 to 10 months ($ 1251) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1554 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1599), 4 to 5 months ($ 1660) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $33 more.
Toronto 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 | $ 1208 $1086 to $1565 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1237 $1062 to $2634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1384 $1323 to $1450 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1779 $1620 to $1965 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1663 $1268 to $1768 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1249 $1063 to $1376 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1082 $1063 to $1101 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1856 $1856 to $1856 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1286 $1175 to $1507 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october and january are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!