Statistics on Sydney-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:Sydney)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Sydney airport is $ 1813 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1533 (in may) and $ 2249 (in january),which is a saving of $ 280 or a surplus of $ 437 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1350 to $1406 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Sydney-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14267 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1533,saving $ 280 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1813). Conversely,january will be the most expensive ($ 2249).
Flight Sydney-Zanzibar:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1772 | $ 2249 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1362 | $ 1798 | fair price |
| March | $ 1271 | $ 1556 | good price |
| April | $ 1428 | $ 1775 | fair price |
| May | $ 1265 | $ 1533 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1360 | $ 1727 | fair price |
| July | $ 1544 | $ 2029 | fair price |
| August | $ 1389 | $ 1871 | fair price |
| September | $ 1356 | $ 1691 | good price |
| October | $ 1405 | $ 1740 | fair price |
| November | $ 1283 | $ 1600 | good price |
| December | $ 1676 | $ 2170 | 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 Sydney to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Zanzibar range from $1068 to $2530. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1069 to $1125),1% at the maximum price (from $2474 to $2530). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1350 to $1406 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Zanzibar flight
There are 14 companies that serve Sydney from Zanzibar airport:Qatar Airways,Qantas,Thai Airways,Emirates,Oman Air,Malaysia Airlines,Airasia X,Vietjet Air,Scoot,Ethiopian Airlines,China Southern,Air India,Jetstar and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 14267 flights analyzed in previous years,Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Sydney->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Sydney-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 $45. On the other hand,departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $121.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Zanzibar to Sydney departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date,you will save an average of $50. Conversely,departing from Zanzibar on a saturday may cost you an additional $74.
Top prices Sydney-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1088 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1176 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 20-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 1162 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 01-06 to 07-06-2025 | $ 1189 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 18-07 to 27-07-2025 | $ 1119 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 01-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 1081 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 21-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 1185 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 22-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 02-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 1175 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Zanzibar | 01-12 to 08-12-2025 | $ 1174 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Sydney - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Sydney-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 Sydney to Zanzibar,it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1689 $,which is a saving of 124 $ 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 (733 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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:9 to 10 months before departure (average price:1863 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2187),5 to 6 months ($ 2174),6 to 7 months ($ 2133),7 to 8 months ($ 2051) |
| February | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:1488 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1767),3 to 4 months ($ 1702),4 to 5 months ($ 1659),5 to 6 months ($ 1710) |
| March | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:1451 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1509) |
| April | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:1499 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1578),5 to 6 months ($ 1582),7 to 8 months ($ 1637),8 to 9 months ($ 1675) |
| May | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:1309 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1503),3 to 4 months ($ 1517),4 to 5 months ($ 1477),6 to 7 months ($ 1415) |
| June | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:1441 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1724),3 to 4 months ($ 1570),4 to 5 months ($ 1668),7 to 8 months ($ 1512),8 to 9 months ($ 1562) |
| July | Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:1627 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1856),5 to 6 months ($ 1848),6 to 7 months ($ 1892),8 to 9 months ($ 1706),9 to 10 months ($ 1794) |
| August | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:1605 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1691),3 to 4 months ($ 1722),4 to 5 months ($ 1608),5 to 6 months ($ 1769),6 to 7 months ($ 1660) |
| September | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1522 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1607),4 to 5 months ($ 1582),5 to 6 months ($ 1576),6 to 7 months ($ 1671),7 to 8 months ($ 1642),9 to 10 months ($ 1596) |
| October | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:1568 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1695),2 to 3 months ($ 1718),3 to 4 months ($ 1739),8 to 9 months ($ 1612) |
| November | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1490 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1532),5 to 6 months ($ 1550) |
| December | Best time:10 to 11 months before departure (average price:1989 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2079),3 to 4 months ($ 2097) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a sunday,you will save $38. Conversely,by buying it on a tuesday,you may end up paying $33 more.
Sydney 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1670 $1088 to $5926 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1345 $1189 to $1999 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1659 $1119 to $3410 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1179 $1063 to $1402 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1658 $1175 to $2078 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1476 $1241 to $2021 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1347 $1227 to $1492 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1605 $1174 to $2035 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1903 $1563 to $2196 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1245 $1236 to $1256 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 1939 $1897 to $1976 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,june,july,august,september,october,november,december,january and february are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!