Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

Question 2

When is the best time to book a flight to Tanzania?

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Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Tanzania if I am willing to have stopovers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tanzania.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?

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Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost R424, while return flights cost around R490.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Tanzania?

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A return flight to Tanzania will typically cost around R1 004, however they can be found for as little as R490.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Tanzania depart from?

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

Question 8

Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Zanzibar Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

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Yes. Zanzibar Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Casa del Zanzibar is the closest property to Zanzibar Intl (0,0 km away from Zanzibar Intl).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Ethiopian Air, Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways.

Question 12

How long is the flight to Tanzania?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 7 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Tanzania from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Ethiopian Air, Airlink and FlySafair.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tanzania ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Tanzania when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tanzania, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January 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 24.0 C).

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Tanzania?

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When you search for this flight to Tanzania, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Tanzania?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Tanzania.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights to Tanzania with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Tanzania with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Tanzania become cheaper?

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Of course! You can track prices for flights to Tanzania and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Tanzania?

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Tanzania. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tanzania?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tanzania are Ethiopian Air, Airlink and FlySafair.

Rainfall in Tanzania by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tanzania ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Tanzania when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Tanzania by month

How long is the flight to Tanzania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 7 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Tanzania from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Tanzania?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Tanzania in the last few years. This data was updated on 27 September 2026.

The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

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FAQs about flying to Tanzania

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