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Cheapest one-way

US$ 587
China Southern Airlines Sat, Oct 24

52% below next 30d avg. (US$1,211)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 1,027
Air Tanzania Sun, Nov 1

35% below next 30d avg. (US$1,571)

When to fly

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

10h Avg: 10h

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$587 , travelers can expect an average price of US$1,211 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$1,027 . Flights typically take around 10h , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 10h minutes. There are 3 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zanzibar City: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) . Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (CAN-ZNZ) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 5d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$587 and round-trip from US$1,027. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • CAN 00:15
        11h
        Nonstop
        ZNZ 06:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Tanzania
        ZNZ 08:20
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        CAN 21:50
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Wed, Nov 4 | Air Tanzania
        US$1,027 US$1,669
        38% off
        38% off
        US$1,669 US$1,027
      • CAN 00:15
        11h
        Nonstop
        ZNZ 06:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sun, Oct 18 | Air Tanzania
        ZNZ 09:40
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        CAN 21:50
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Fri, Oct 23 | Air Tanzania
        US$1,060 US$1,669
        36% off
        36% off
        US$1,669 US$1,060
      • CAN 00:15
        11h
        Nonstop
        ZNZ 06:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Wed, Sep 23 | Air Tanzania
        ZNZ 08:50
        32h
        1 stop
        CAN 21:50
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Wed, Sep 30 | Air Tanzania
        US$1,094 US$1,669
        34% off
        34% off
        US$1,669 US$1,094
      • CAN 00:15
        11h
        Nonstop
        ZNZ 06:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Wed, Sep 16 | Air Tanzania
        ZNZ 08:50
        32h
        1 stop
        CAN 21:50
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Wed, Sep 23 | Air Tanzania
        US$1,097
        34% off
        US$1,669 US$1,097
      • CAN 09:20
        22h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 02:50
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 03:10
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAN 06:05
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
        US$1,113
        33% off
        US$1,669 US$1,113
      • CAN 07:35
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 04:30
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 03:50
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        CAN 16:35
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
        US$1,126
        33% off
        US$1,669 US$1,126
      • CAN 23:20
        35h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:20
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sat, Oct 10 | EgyptAir
        ZNZ 06:20
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Sat, Oct 17 | EgyptAir
        US$1,148
        31% off
        US$1,669 US$1,148
      • CAN 05:15
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:55
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        ZNZ 12:05
        14h
        1 stop
        CAN 07:05
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Fri, Oct 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,233
        26% off
        US$1,669 US$1,233
      • CAN 23:20
        35h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:20
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sat, Oct 17 | EgyptAir
        ZNZ 06:20
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Sat, Oct 24 | EgyptAir
        US$1,251
        25% off
        US$1,669 US$1,251
      • CAN 09:45
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 10:55
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Thu, Nov 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        ZNZ 19:10
        29h 35m
        1 stop
        CAN 05:45
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Tue, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,268
        24% off
        US$1,669 US$1,268
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 14:00
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        ZNZ 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CAN 16:00
        Zanzibar City - Guangzhou | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 00:10
        10h
        Nonstop
        ZNZ 05:10
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sun, Oct 25 | Air Tanzania
        US$899 US$1,189
        24% off
        24% off
        US$1,189 US$899
      • CAN 00:10
        10h
        Nonstop
        ZNZ 05:10
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sun, Sep 20 | Air Tanzania
        US$903 US$1,189
        24% off
        24% off
        US$1,189 US$903
      • CAN 10:10
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 18:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sat, Oct 24 | China Southern Airlines
        US$587 US$1,189
        51% off
        51% off
        US$1,189 US$587
      • CAN 00:15
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:00
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Tanzania
        US$601
        49% off
        US$1,189 US$601
      • CAN 10:10
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 18:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Tue, Oct 20 | China Southern Airlines
        US$603
        49% off
        US$1,189 US$603
      • CAN 08:15
        39h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 18:15
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Sat, Nov 7 | China Southern Airlines
        US$604
        49% off
        US$1,189 US$604
      • CAN 00:15
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:00
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Mon, Oct 12 | Air Tanzania
        US$607
        49% off
        US$1,189 US$607
      • CAN 00:10
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 21:30
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Tanzania
        US$610
        49% off
        US$1,189 US$610
      • CAN 00:10
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 21:20
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Thu, Nov 5 | Air Tanzania
        US$610
        49% off
        US$1,189 US$610
      • CAN 00:15
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:00
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Wed, Nov 11 | Emirates
        US$661
        44% off
        US$1,189 US$661
      • CAN 00:15
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 07:00
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Tue, Nov 10 | Emirates
        US$661
        44% off
        US$1,189 US$661
      • CAN 23:20
        35h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 05:20
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Fri, Oct 23 | EgyptAir
        US$676
        43% off
        US$1,189 US$676
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 14:00
        Guangzhou - Zanzibar City | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Guangzhou to Zanzibar City flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City are Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Air Tanzania, among 5 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Air Tanzania logo Air Tanzania
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Guangzhou to Zanzibar City Flight Information

The distance between Guangzhou and Zanzibar City is about 8,676.99 km. The average flying time from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City is around 10 hours. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$587
Cheapest return ticket price US$1,027
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 8,676.99 km
Average flight time 10 hours
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines
Frequency ～2/week
Flight statistics for the Guangzhou–Zanzibar City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City is June, with an average price of US$529; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to US$845.

US$845
US$687
US$529
US$371
    Cheapest
  • US$645
    Mar
  • US$615
    Apr
  • US$618
    May
  • US$529
    Jun
  • US$658
    Jul
  • US$817
    Aug
  • US$582
    Sep
  • US$600
    Oct
  • US$845
    Nov
  • US$608
    Dec
  • US$684
    Jan
  • US$840
    Feb

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City (CAN-ZNZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$587 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to ZNZ on Sat, Oct 24), while Air Tanzania offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,027 departing on Sun, Nov 1 and returning on Wed, Nov 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City with the following airlines, including: Air Tanzania Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours to fly from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Tanzania: -/-/T/-/T/-/S -- TC403 (00:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Oct 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$587.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Tanzania.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zanzibar City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City on September 16, 2026 with Emirates, with prices starting at US$754.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zanzibar City: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (CAN-ZNZ) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Zanzibar City and Guangzhou is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City is US$1,211. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City is US$1,571. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Guangzhou and Zanzibar City, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • IndiGo and VietJet Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qatar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar City, with fares starting at US$709.

US$522
US$709
US$896
US$1,083
US$1,270
Qatar Airways
US$709
Qatar Airways
EgyptAir
US$726
EgyptAir
Air Tanzania
US$830
Air Tanzania
Turkish Airlines
US$1,054
Turkish Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
US$1,270
Ethiopian Airlines

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