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R3 545+ Cheap flights to Tanzania

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Sep 14 — Sep 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Tanzania in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Tanzania
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 August 2026.

Wed 16/98:20 -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 16/92:10 -
2 stops12h 20m
Deal found 14/8R5 148
Mon 7/98:20 -
1 stop8h 45m
Tue 8/911:55 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 13/8R5 650
Tue 10/1123:00 -
1 stop10h 40m
Wed 11/1119:10 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 15/8R6 298
Thu 3/98:20 -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 9/912:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/8R6 460
Wed 16/98:20 -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 27/911:55 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 14/8R6 541
Sun 4/1014:30 -
1 stop9h 50m
Tue 13/1012:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 11/8R6 557

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Tanzania on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 15 August 2026
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Find the latest flights to Tanzania 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 15 August 2026.

Return from

R7 480

One-way from

R3 545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 321
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Zanzibar
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Tanzania
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R429 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgArusha

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JNBJRO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

8:20-18:05

1 stop8h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 8/9

11:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 650

JohannesburgArusha

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JNBJRO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

8:20-18:05

1 stop8h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 28/10

11:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R6 783

JohannesburgArusha

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JNBJRO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:30-1:20

1 stop9h 50m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sat 19/9

2:10-13:30

2 stops12h 20m

R7 091

JohannesburgArusha

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JNBJRO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

23:00-10:40

1 stop10h 40m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 16/11

11:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R7 091

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

13:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 16/10

0:50-12:45

1 stop12h 55m

R7 156

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

13:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 14/9

14:20-2:00

1 stop12h 40m

R7 512
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:15-18:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 22/9

10:45-13:15

Nonstop3h 30m

R7 722

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

3:00-13:35

1 stop9h 35m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 1/10

0:50-12:45

1 stop12h 55m

R7 981

JohannesburgArusha

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JNBJRO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

14:30-1:20

1 stop9h 50m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sat 14/11

2:10-20:10

2 stops19h 00m

R8 597

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

1:35-12:20

3 stops9h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 2/1

7:40-19:15

2 stops12h 35m

R8 629

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Tanzania

How long is the flight to Tanzania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania takes 14 hours 57 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 airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 483
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 312
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R5 807
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R4 708

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tanzania?

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

Rainfall in Tanzania by month

Plan your trip to Tanzania by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Tanzania by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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

Booking 25 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?

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

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 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 15 August 2026.
The most popular places in Tanzania to fly to are Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania. Reviews last updated 15 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania to Tanzania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
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Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
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Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
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Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 027 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
323 reviews
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
131 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,5

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 7
10,0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

FAQs about flying to Tanzania

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Tanzania 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 Tanzania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Tanzania?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania?

    Iringa Nduli is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tanzania. One-way flights to Iringa Nduli typically cost R567, while return flights cost around R580.

  • How much is a return flight to Tanzania?

    A return flight to Tanzania will typically cost around R2 336, however they can be found for as little as R739.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Tanzania depart from?

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

  • Does Zanzibar Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Zanzibar Intl?

    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).

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