Cheap flights from Kigali to Zanzibar

One-way fares from US$237 · KGL → ZNZ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Zanzibar → Kigali
Cheapest fare
US$237

RwandAir · Sat, 16 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from US$237

Direct flights
Yes

RwandAir

Flight time
2h 20m

1,120 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Zanzibar

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. December 2026 US$238
  2. January 2027 Cheapest US$237
  3. May 2027 US$264

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

RwandAir
Depart11:50 Sat, 16 JanKGL → ZNZ 3h 05m · 1 stop
US$237one way, per person
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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart10:30 Fri, 1 JanKGL → ZNZ 5h 00m · 1 stop
US$240one way, per person
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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart10:30 Wed, 6 JanKGL → ZNZ 5h 00m · 1 stop
US$240one way, per person
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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart10:30 Fri, 8 JanKGL → ZNZ 5h 00m · 1 stop
US$240one way, per person
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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart01:50 Sun, 10 JanKGL → ZNZ 5h 40m · 1 stop
US$253one way, per person
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RwandAir
Depart23:20 Sat, 2 JanKGL → ZNZ 2h 20m · Direct
US$254one way, per person
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RwandAir
Depart09:40 Sun, 3 JanKGL → ZNZ 2h 30m · Direct
US$254one way, per person
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RwandAir
Depart23:20 Sat, 9 JanKGL → ZNZ 2h 20m · Direct
US$254one way, per person
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About flights from Kigali to Zanzibar

Kigali (KGL) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are about 1,120 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 20m, and recent direct fares were with RwandAir. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$237, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$237 with RwandAir, departing Saturday, 16 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$237 to US$264.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Zanzibar?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$237 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Zanzibar?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with RwandAir.

How long is the flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?

A direct flight takes about 2h 20m. Kigali and Zanzibar are around 1,120 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kigali to Zanzibar?

Recent fares on this route were with Ethiopian Airlines and RwandAir.

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