Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town from R5 660

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAR — CPT
Aug 22 — Aug 291
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town Intl are usually found in July or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 17 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 469

One-way from

R5 660

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R8 877
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
South African
  • South African
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R19 964 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R5 682 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2025.

Mon 8/94:05DAR - CPT
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/914:35CPT - DAR
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R6 469
Wed 10/94:05DAR - CPT
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/913:50CPT - DAR
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/8R7 066
Sat 23/84:05DAR - CPT
1 stop9h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 30/815:25CPT - DAR
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R7 892
Thu 21/84:05DAR - CPT
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/915:25CPT - DAR
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R8 385
Tue 30/99:55DAR - CPT
1 stop13h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 7/1014:30CPT - DAR
2 stops11h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/8R8 596
Mon 22/124:05DAR - CPT
1 stop9h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1213:50CPT - DAR
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R8 666
Fri 29/820:45DAR - CPT
1 stop17h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 3/96:00CPT - DAR
2 stops20h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/8R8 754
Fri 10/107:40DAR - CPT
2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1020:55CPT - DAR
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8R9 140
Mon 8/920:45DAR - CPT
2 stops17h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 15/914:35CPT - DAR
2 stops22h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/8R9 369
Thu 28/83:50DAR - CPT
3 stops10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/99:00CPT - DAR
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8R9 387

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Price

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 8/9

4:05-13:45

1 stop10h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-3:10

1 stop11h 35m

R6 469

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 10/9

4:05-13:45

1 stop10h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:50-3:10

1 stop12h 20m

R7 066

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 26/9

9:55-13:00

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

14:35-9:05

2 stops17h 30m

R8 596

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 30/9

9:55-22:10

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

14:30-3:00

2 stops11h 30m

R8 596

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 22/12

4:05-13:00

1 stop9h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

13:50-3:10

1 stop12h 20m

R8 666

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 29/8

20:45-13:00

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

6:00-3:00

2 stops20h 00m

R8 754

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 8/11

5:10-15:15

1 stop11h 05m

R5 660

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 7/11

3:25-13:40

1 stop11h 15m

R5 695

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 17/10

5:10-15:15

1 stop11h 05m

R5 713

Dar Es SalaamCape Town

DAR - CPT

DARCPT

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 8/11

20:55-16:45

2 stops44h 50m

R5 853

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAR to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 841.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with South African, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R6 468), Kenya Airways (R7 653), and South African (R8 858) offers the cheapest pricing from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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