Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam from R4 073

JNB — DAR
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam are usually found in October or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Fri 9/1013:45 -
1 stop9h 05m
Mon 12/1014:20 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 9/9R6 881
Sun 11/103:00 -
1 stop9h 35m
Thu 15/100:50 -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 13/9R6 913
Sat 17/108:20 -
2 stops11h 15m
Sun 18/107:15 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 14/9R7 108
Sun 20/917:00 -
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Mon 21/921:00 -
1 stop28h 15m
Deal found 10/9R7 173
Sun 11/103:00 -
1 stop9h 35m
Mon 19/1014:20 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 11/9R7 222
Sat 28/1117:00 -
1 stop19h 45m
Sun 29/113:50 -
1 stop13h 00m
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Sat 19/917:00 -
1 stop26h 15m
Mon 21/99:55 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 10/9R7 449
Thu 17/917:45 -
2 stops21h 40m
Sat 19/915:50 -
2 stops23h 05m
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Sat 19/917:00 -
3 stops18h 20m
Sun 20/921:05 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 11/9R7 514
Fri 16/105:55 -
2 stops26h 10m
Sat 17/103:50 -
2 stops19h 15m
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Fri 25/95:55 -
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Tue 29/921:00 -
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Mon 26/1016:55 -
3 stops26h 20m
Mon 2/1121:05 -
2 stops15h 15m
Deal found 11/9R16 975

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Round-trip from

R6 881

One-way from

R4 073

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R7 059
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 11/10-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
22/11-31/12
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R4 944 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 044 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

8:40-1:10

1 stop15h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 073
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 268

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 317

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

12:50-20:50

1 stop7h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 495

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 544

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

1:15-9:05

1 stop6h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 576

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 593

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

17:45-16:25

2 stops21h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 625

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

17:45-16:25

2 stops21h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 674

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

17:00-12:20

3 stops18h 20m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 706

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam (average of R6 313). Flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam in May is currently the most expensive (average of R8 374). 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 JNB to DAR?

When flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

The most flights from ZA1 to DAR are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights typically cost between R6 362 and R8 552 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 881 on Uganda Airlines (Oct 11–Oct 15).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Dar Es Salaam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam is 41 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dar Es Salaam

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, such as Airlink,South African, andAir Tanzania. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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
8,4
Very Good

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

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

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam flights?

    When going to Dar es Salaam from Johannesburg, travellers can choose to leave through O.R. Tambo International Airport or Lanseria International Airport. Lanseria is the smaller and quieter airport while O.R. Tambo has a larger number of flights available. Passengers will land at Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is about 12 kilometres from the city centre. This airport offers flights to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. In 2017, this airport has over 2.3 million passengers and more than 75,000 aircraft movements. Destinations this airport offers include Zanzibar, Harare, Songo Island, and more.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    While there are direct, nonstop flights available to Dar es Salaam from Johannesburg, they are extremely limited. Most of them take place in the morning and will be offered by South African Airways. The flight will take about 3h 20m and is going to typically be more expensive than a flight with stops involved. Airlines offering stopover flights include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and RwandAir. These flights can be half as expensive as a direct flight but will take longer to reach the destination. The shortest flight with a stopover is 6h 25m while longer flights may be nearly eight hours long.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    There are several one-stop flights into Dar es Salaam after leaving Johannesburg. These flights may stop down at airports like Blantyre Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Addis Ababa Airport. The most flights are offered with two or more stops. These flights are sometimes more expensive than single-stop flights but also reach the destination quicker than some of those options. Two stop flights might make stops at Lilongwe and Blantyre Airport or Jomo Kenyatta and Zanzibar Airport, while a three-stop flight might land in Lusaka Airport, Kigali Airport, and Kilimanjaro Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    When leaving Johannesburg for Dar es Salaam, passengers will need to have a passport but do not need to bring a visa. Travellers can stay up to 90 days without a visa.

  • What environmentally friendly airlines fly between Johannesburg and Dar Es Salaam?

    Consider booking a ticket with RwandAir, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Air if you wish to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam aboard an eco-friendly aircraft. These carriers have started using fuel optimization technologies in an effort to minimize their heavy reliance on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These airlines have also switched out their complicated, loud, and huge engines for lighter ones in an effort to lessen noise pollution.

  • What resources may be used to find an environmentally friendly flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    Find out more about the many green initiatives that the biggest airlines, like Air Tanzania, which fly between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, offer before you make your ticket reservations. You may read the carriers' Environmental, Social, and Governance reports to find out more about their commitment to sustainability. Airlines analyze the ecological impact of airports plus their services in order to produce their ESG Reports. IATA's Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) report may also make  it possible for travelers to track the efforts made by the various airlines to uphold environmental responsibility on this route.

  • Can travelers who are traveling by plane from JNB to DAR maintain their commitment to sustainability?

    By just bringing what is absolutely essential, it is possible to travel from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam in an environmentally beneficial way. If the airplane were lighter, carbon dioxide emissions would be considerably decreased. Flying in economy is an additional practical green travel option if you desire to lessen the carbon footprint each seat leaves behind.

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

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, you will be flying into Dar Es Salaam. Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is just 10,5 km from the centre vof the city. Dar Es Salaam is the only Dar Es Salaam airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 7 airlines have flights to Dar Es Salaam from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam in about 3h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2435 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Dar Es Salaam, with prices starting at R3 401. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by RwandAir and South African, with the lowest prices starting at R5 290 and R5 299, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam one-way?

    R2 360 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from RwandAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and Airlink, with prices starting from R3 098 and R3 228, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam consider choosing South African(97%), Airlink(95%) or LATAM Airlines(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam? While on average our users pay R13 179, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 627. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dar Es Salaam), is priced around R7 059.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam (average of R6 313). Flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam in May is currently the most expensive (average of R8 374). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 401AverageR7 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 290AverageR6 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR5 299AverageR7 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 343AverageR7 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR5 732AverageR8 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR6 313AverageR7 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 852AverageR7 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Dar Es Salaam

  • Public transportation is a more environmentally responsible choice to take into account when going from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to several locations in and around Dar Es Salaam because it emits less CO2 onto the roads than personal cars.
  • If you want to travel from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam via an airport which endorses environmental initiatives, think about leaving from Johannesburg - OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Eliminating single-use plastics out of its operations is one of JNB's top priority.
  • If you want to land in an airport that values the environment, think about making DAR Airport your last stop when heading to Dar Es Salaam from JNB. In an effort to maintain its environmentally friendly status, this airport has begun installing solar energy generation initiatives.

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