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R3 618+ Cheap flights to Dar Es Salaam

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— DAR
May 27 — Jun 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Dar Es Salaam in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Dar Es Salaam
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dar Es Salaam. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 April 2026.

Fri 15/517:00
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/59:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R6 476
Fri 24/417:00
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop15h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/43:50
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 103
Tue 15/917:00
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop15h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 16/914:35
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 169
Sun 21/612:10
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop24h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 23/69:55
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R7 186
Sun 21/61:15
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 30m
Kenya Airways
Mon 22/621:00
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R7 285
Sat 13/613:30
JNB
-
DAR
2 stops6h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 21/67:40
DAR
-
JNB
2 stops5h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R7 335
Mon 8/613:25
JNB
-
DAR
2 stops6h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/67:40
DAR
-
JNB
2 stops5h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R7 351
Sun 14/613:30
JNB
-
DAR
2 stops6h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 20/67:40
DAR
-
JNB
2 stops5h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R7 417
Sun 7/612:10
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop24h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 13/63:50
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 566
Sun 7/60:45
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop7h 05m
Uganda Airlines
Mon 15/69:35
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 24/4R7 615
Fri 24/417:00
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 15/614:35
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 632
Fri 15/517:00
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop15h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 26/521:00
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 648

Find flight deals to Dar Es Salaam

Find the latest flights to Dar Es Salaam in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2026.

Return from

R6 476

One-way from

R3 618

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

R7 153
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R702 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

13:30-20:40

2 stops6h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 13/6

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R8 706

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

3:10-16:25

2 stops12h 15m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 30/6

16:30-14:20

1 stop22h 50m

R9 185

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

12:30-20:10

1 stop6h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 13/9

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R9 185

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

3:10-15:50

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 13/6

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R9 218

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

16:50-16:25

2 stops22h 35m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 16/6

16:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

R9 218

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:15-20:05

1 stop4h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 25/5

10:45-13:15

Nonstop3h 30m

R9 548
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 10/5

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 780

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 29/7

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 796

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 6/7

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 813

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 19/7

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 829

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Dar Es Salaam

When is the best time to book a flight to Dar Es Salaam?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Dar Es Salaam, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Dar Es Salaam?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam takes 11 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Dar Es Salaam from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Dar Es Salaam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Dar Es Salaam should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Dar Es Salaam

The most flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Dar Es Salaam?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam are Airlink, Kenya Airways and South African.

South African
South African
From R5 560
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 256
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 201
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R5 791

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dar Es Salaam?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam are RwandAir, Kenya Airways and South African.

Rainfall in Dar Es Salaam by month

Plan your trip to Dar Es Salaam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dar Es Salaam ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Dar Es Salaam when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Dar Es Salaam by month

Plan your trip to Dar Es Salaam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dar Es Salaam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dar Es Salaam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dar Es Salaam. 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 Dar Es Salaam. Reviews last updated 27 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink,South African, andAir Tanzania to Tanzania. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
23 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Dar Es Salaam

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dar Es Salaam?

    Dar Es Salaam (DAR), located 10,5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Dar Es Salaam. 6 airlines have flights to Dar Es Salaam from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Dar Es Salaam should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Dar Es Salaam if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dar Es Salaam on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Dar Es Salaam?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, RwandAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dar Es Salaam.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dar Es Salaam?

    Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Dar Es Salaam. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost R413, while return flights cost around R2 544.

  • How much is a return flight to Dar Es Salaam?

    A return flight to Dar Es Salaam will typically cost around R3 643, however they can be found for as little as R2 544.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Dar Es Salaam depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Dar Es Salaam have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dar Es Salaam can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes. Dar Es Salaam has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Furaha Yetu Lodge is the closest property to Dar Es Salaam (0,0 km away from Dar Es Salaam).

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