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R3 606+ Cheap flights to Dar Es Salaam

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— DAR
Aug 31 — Sep 71
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 1 August 2026.

Thu 27/822:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/918:45
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R6 864
Wed 16/914:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 25/912:15
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/7R6 880
Thu 6/822:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/812:15
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R6 897
Sun 2/814:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 7/812:15
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7R6 914
Tue 11/814:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 15/812:15
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R6 930
Thu 13/822:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 21/84:05
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/7R6 947
Mon 10/822:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 15/84:05
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R7 013
Mon 10/822:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 14/812:15
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R7 029
Mon 7/914:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 13/94:05
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R7 046
Wed 9/914:30
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 23/912:15
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop8h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R7 062
Sun 9/822:50
JNB
-
DAR
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 15/84:05
DAR
-
JNB
1 stop10h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R7 112
Sat 12/97:00
HLA
-
DAR
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/94:05
DAR
-
HLA
2 stops14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R11 760

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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 1 August 2026.

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R6 864

One-way from

R3 606

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R6 682
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R590 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 13/9

4:05-13:25

1 stop10h 20m

R7 046

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 3/10

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R8 005

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 27/9

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 560

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 21/10

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 659
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 16/8

10:45-13:15

Nonstop3h 30m

R9 940

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 3/12

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R10 618

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

HLA - DAR

HLADAR

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 12/9

7:00-3:10

2 stops19h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 19/9

4:05-17:15

2 stops14h 10m

R11 760

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

19:25-20:10

4 stops23h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 27/9

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R14 472

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:25-20:10

4 stops23h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/11

7:40-12:35

2 stops5h 55m

R14 472

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

HLA - DAR

HLADAR

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 13/8

7:00-23:45

1 stop15h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 20/8

10:20-22:05

1 stop12h 45m

R16 275

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

How long is the flight to Dar Es Salaam?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam takes 9 hours 35 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.

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 (2 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 South African, Airlink and Kenya Airways.

South African
South African
From R5 288
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 273
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 707
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 558

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

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

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).

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.

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 mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 1 August 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
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,8

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
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,8

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
63 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,8

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
24 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,8

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
1 012 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,8

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
316 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,8

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 3 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, Ethiopian Air 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 R593, while return flights cost around R4 795.

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

    A return flight to Dar Es Salaam will typically cost around R7 687, however they can be found for as little as R4 795.

  • 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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