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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar

MEL — ZNZ
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,857
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($599 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 2% on flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 5 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Ethiopian Air from Melbourne to Zanzibar have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
855 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Zanzibar, you will be flying into Zanzibar Intl. Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is just 7.1 km from the centre vof the city. Zanzibar Intl is the only Zanzibar airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Zanzibar Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at $1,745, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Zanzibar. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Emirates. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Zanzibar for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Zanzibar

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Zanzibar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,745Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,517Average$2,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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