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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from SBA to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) last minute?
When it comes to booking your flights, it's always better to be prepared. While you could pick up a last-minute deal on a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Zanzibar Airport flight, fares usually don't get cheaper as the departure date nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to book a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international flights it's between three and four months.
What airports do you fly into for Zanzibar Town from Santa Barbara?
You have two options when traveling from Santa Barbara to Zanzibar Town — Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) and Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR). If you touch down at Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) you'll be around 6 kilometers to the southeast of central Zanzibar Town. Make tracks to your hotel and then set out and take in your surroundings. Shangani Beach and Prison Island are just two of this destination's exciting attractions.
Can I change the date of my flight from Santa Barbara Airport to Zanzibar Airport?
It's so easy to make changes to your Santa Barbara Airport to ZNZ trip yourself. Access your itinerary via the Expedia Trips portal and tap "change flight." Look for new flights and secure the one that better fits your plans. You'll see an estimate of your flight change fee, if applicable. You can also use our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and get answers to all your questions.

Travel information

Origin airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport
Zanzibar Intl.
Distance
16117 km

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