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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam from R4 859

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DAR
Sep 7 — Sep 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dar Es Salaam are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR). 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 2 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 152

One-way from

R4 859

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 525
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 676 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 811 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2025.

Thu 16/1023:30CPT - DAR
1 stop8h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 23/109:55DAR - CPT
1 stop13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/9R8 152
Thu 16/1010:50CPT - DAR
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/109:55DAR - CPT
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9R8 715
Tue 23/918:35CPT - DAR
2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/103:50DAR - CPT
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9R8 856
Mon 15/919:15CPT - DAR
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/920:45DAR - CPT
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8R8 944
Tue 9/923:30CPT - DAR
1 stop19h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 11/1020:45DAR - CPT
2 stops45h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/8R9 190

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 September 2025.
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Cape Town

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Dar Es Salaam

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

23:30-19:55

1 stop19h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 22/10

3:50-22:10

2 stops19h 20m

R8 152

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-14:15

2 stops22h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 23/9

3:50-13:45

3 stops10h 55m

R8 152

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

10:50-3:00

2 stops15h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 23/10

9:55-21:50

2 stops12h 55m

R8 715

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

18:35-9:05

2 stops13h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 30/10

3:50-20:05

2 stops17h 15m

R8 856

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

14:20-14:45

1 stop23h 25m

R4 859

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

5:45-19:55

2 stops13h 10m

R5 405

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

18:25-2:30

1 stop7h 05m

R5 933

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

6:05-20:10

2 stops13h 05m

R6 162

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/12

18:25-2:30

1 stop7h 05m

R6 197

Cape TownDar Es Salaam

CPT - DAR

CPTDAR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/12

19:50-2:30

1 stop29h 40m

R6 268

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam (average of R350). Flying from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R426). 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 CPT to DAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 2 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. 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
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Comfort

8,4

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

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
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,4

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

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
43 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,4

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

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
851 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,4

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

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
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,4

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam?

    For as low as R8 152, Kenya Airways can have you in Dar Es Salaam from Cape Town in 19h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3679 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R5 601 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R7 547 and R9 026 round-trip. Users have found that Airlink is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam flights that have stopovers will stop in Johannesburg. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Johannesburg travellers tend to visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium more than anywhere else. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are located about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R456 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam (average of R350). Flying from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R426). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam on these airlines

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town Intl to Dar Es Salaam
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR5 601AverageR11 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 547AverageR9 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 026AverageR9 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 069AverageR9 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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