Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for MSP→ZNZ. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $65.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $84.98 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $107.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $65.60 | 2 stops |  AA EY | — | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $53.60 | 2 stops |  4Y A3 AC AZ+12 | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 62,500 pts + $107.80 | 2 stops |  AS DE QR | 4 | 20 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 92,000 pts + $338.00 | 2 stops | AAAC AFEY+1 | 7 | 21 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $83.60 | 4 stops | 4YA3AZ ET+4 | 4 | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 80,000 pts + $171.10 | 2 stops | ASDE | 4 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 88,000 pts + $84.98 | 3 stops | 4YA3ACAZ+6 | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $338.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAACAFEY+1 | 5 | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $107.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ASDEQR | 8 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $107.80 | 2 stops | ASDEQR | 9+ | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (MSP)
- To
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania (ZNZ)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), Condor (DE), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Mar 2027 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 22 of 22 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,533 miles (13,732 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + taxes vary (4 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 255,000 pts + taxes vary (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 49,500 pts + taxes vary (1 date)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Atmos | 100,000 pts + taxes vary (2 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 400,000 pts + taxes vary (1 date)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)Atmos | 88,000 pts + taxes vary (10 dates)MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + taxes vary (9 dates)Atmos |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)How many miles or points you need from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $65.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $83.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 88,000 miles + $84.98; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $107.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
How many points does it take to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $65.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 31, 2026, 18:03 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 88,000 miles + $84.98 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 1, 2026, 16:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 15 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 20 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 16 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 21 dates, business class 21 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 22 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 4 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $53.60 with MileagePlus (49,500 miles + $53.60) to $338.00 with Etihad Guest (92,000 miles + $338.00). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)?
Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 40,000 miles + taxes vary with AAdvantage (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 88,000 miles + taxes vary with MileagePlus (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): United MileagePlus about 337 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days, Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days and Etihad Guest about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jul 15, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.