$484 Cheap flight deals from New York (NYC) to Zanzibar (DAR)

Airports in New York

Three airports service the New York metropolitan area: John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. JFK is located 20 miles from Manhattan on JFK Access Road. LaGuardia is located 6.5 miles from Manhattan on Ditmars Boulevard. Newark is located 16 miles from Manhattan on Brewster Road in Newark, New Jersey. Numerous airlines service the three airports, including North American, JetBlue and United Airlines. The Orbitz.com website can find you cheap flights from New York to any domestic or international destination.

Parking and Transportation

All three airports have long-term parking options available. JFK and Newark both charge $18 per day for long-term parking. The long-term parking at LaGuardia Airport costs $33 per day for the first two days, and $18 per day for each additional day. The NYC Airporter shuttle takes passengers from New York to JFK and LaGuardia airports. The bus fare is $12.75 to LaGuardia and $15.75 to JFK. The subway also runs between Manhattan, LaGuardia and JFK. Cab fare from Manhattan runs between $30 and $50, depending on which airport you're heading to. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you.

Dining at the Airports

If you need to grab a bite to eat before your flight, all three airports have on-site restaurants. Some of the dining options include McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks. Using Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from New York means that all of your travel details are handled before you arrive at the airport. This gives you plenty of time to relax and enjoy a meal before your flight.

Flights to Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an archipelago in Tanzania consisting of the islands of Unguja and Pemba Island. Flights to Zanzibar arrive at the Zanzibar International Airport. The airport serving the archipelago sits on the island of Unguja and is located just 3.7 miles from historic Stone Town, the local government seat for the semi-autonomous island region. Reservations are available for tickets to Zanzibar from Orbitz.com. Airlines providing flight services for the airport include 1Time, Air Italy, Arkefly, Jetairfly, Neos and Oman Air among others.

Transportation from the Airport

Taxis are available at the airport to provide you with transportation into Stone Town. The taxis can be found in the taxi rank in front of the terminal. Prices for rides into town are provided in a fixed list but can be negotiated with the driver.

The Weather in Zanzibar

The climate in Zanzibar is hot year-round, with two rainy seasons that provide most of the precipitation during the year. Temperatures tend to hover around the low to mid 80s Fahrenheit from April to October, rising into the upper 80s and lower 90s from November through March. Lows throughout the year remain consistently in the 70s on average. The rainy seasons occur between March and May and November and December;April and May are the wettest months. Light clothing can be worn for most of the year due to the warmth of the climate.

Things to Do in Zanzibar

Visitors to Zanzibar should find plenty to do after their arrival on one of the incoming flights to Zanzibar. Several beaches provide the perfect locations to relax in after a long flight. Diving is a common activity, and dive shops are located throughout the island to provide guides and equipment rental.