Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Vancouver airport is $ 1751 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1462 (in november) and $ 2157 (in july), which is a saving of $ 289 or a surplus of $ 407 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1476 to $1528 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2113 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1462, saving $ 289 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1751). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2157).
Flight Vancouver-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1466 | $ 1722 | fair price |
| February | $ 1409 | $ 1655 | fair price |
| March | $ 1426 | $ 1638 | fair price |
| April | $ 1350 | $ 1561 | good price |
| May | $ 1385 | $ 1751 | fair price |
| June | $ 1574 | $ 1779 | fair price |
| July | $ 1931 | $ 2157 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1918 | $ 2137 | high price |
| September | $ 1489 | $ 1671 | fair price |
| October | $ 1367 | $ 1522 | good price |
| November | $ 1346 | $ 1462 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1632 | $ 1950 | 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 Vancouver to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Zanzibar range from $1106 to $2371. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1107 to $1159), 1% at the maximum price (from $2318 to $2371). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1476 to $1528 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Zanzibar flight
There are 9 companies that serve Vancouver from Zanzibar airport: Air Canada, WestJet, KLM, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, jetBlue and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2113 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 Vancouver->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-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 $67. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $100.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Vancouver 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 $126. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a saturday may cost you an additional $185.
Top prices Vancouver-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 05-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1698 | layover flight with KLM |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 09-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 1470 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 1912 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 1372 | layover flight with Air France |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 11-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 1559 | layover flight with Air France |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1598 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 15-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1735 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 19-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1125 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 02-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 1508 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Zanzibar | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 1522 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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 Vancouver-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1633 $, which is a saving of 118 $ 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 (101 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1584 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1377 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $51. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $50 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 1716 $1470 to $2008 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1602 $1372 to $1912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1430 $1125 to $1735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 2290 $1448 to $3913 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2250 $2250 to $2250 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1522 $1522 to $1522 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march and september are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!