How far do most flights from Dar es Salaam go?

Flights from Dar es Salaam typically cover a range of distances. Across the trailing 90 days, the majority of flights, about 62%, were long-haul journeys. Medium-haul flights accounted for 22% of the routes, while short-haul flights made up 16% of the departures. This indicates a historical prevalence of longer-distance travel from this origin.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

Historically, when looking for international flights from Dar es Salaam, some destinations offer more competitive median prices. For instance, flights to Entebbe, Uganda, typically have a median price of $254. Kisumu, Kenya, averages around $285, while Chimbote, Peru, has a median price of $291. Bloemfontein, South Africa, is another option, with a median price of $314, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Dar es Salaam at their lowest price?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam, with an average price of $696. This represents a savings of approximately 21% compared to the annual median average price of $877. February is typically the second cheapest month, with an average flight price of $769. These trends are based on historical pricing data.

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DAR
Zanzibar
Tanzania • 2026-10-14
78% AI deal score
$105
$29
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DAR
Arusha
Tanzania • 2026-10-10
81% AI deal score
$179
$51
One-way
DAR
Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania • 2026-10-19
78% AI deal score
$230
$77
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DAR
Nduli
Tanzania • 2026-10-31
38% AI deal score
$75
$101
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DAR
Mwanza
Tanzania • 2026-10-29
74% AI deal score
$170
$104
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DAR
Pemba Island
Tanzania • 2026-10-24
43% AI deal score
$162
$129
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DAR
Kigoma
Tanzania • 2026-12-24
40% AI deal score
$95
$135
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Dodoma
Tanzania • 2026-11-19
36% AI deal score
$82
$139
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DAR
Mtwara
Tanzania • 2026-11-20
36% AI deal score
$82
$140
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DAR
Kahama
Tanzania • 2026-10-02
40% AI deal score
$119
$147
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Flights from Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam

Over the last 90 days, 29% of recent fares from Dar es Salaam were to destinations within Tanzania. You can find cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to a wide range of cities, including Zanzibar, Mwanza, and Arusha. Beyond Tanzania, Kenya accounted for 11% of recent fares, and South Africa represented 9%. Overall, travelers can reach 382 unique cities from Dar es Salaam.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Dar es Salaam start at $58 to Zanzibar, Tanzania. You can also find flights to Mwanza, Tanzania for as low as $202, and to Arusha, Tanzania for $205. These prices reflect current opportunities for budget-conscious travelers.

The route mix from Dar es Salaam shows a strong emphasis on longer journeys, with 62% of routes being long-haul international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 22% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 16%. This indicates that a significant portion of travel from Dar es Salaam involves considerable distances.

When looking for flight deals from Dar es Salaam, it is important to note that only 16.2% of recent fares were for direct flights. This suggests that many routes from Dar es Salaam involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common part of the travel experience.

Among the most frequently discounted destinations over the last 90 days, Zanzibar, Tanzania, appears most often. Other popular routes include London, United Kingdom, and Johannesburg, South Africa. These cities consistently feature in recent fare observations, indicating their popularity and frequent availability for travelers departing from Dar es Salaam.

Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Rwandair Express

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

KLM

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam soon

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Mumbai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$563

$365

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Abu Dhabi

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways

$664

$478

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Hyderabad

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Hyderabad (HYD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$764

$553

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Guangzhou

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,125

$944

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Shanghai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,345

$1,092

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Dubai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Dubai (DXB)

Air Tanzania

$831

$582

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Mar 2027

from

$675

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

from

$510

Bengaluru

TOP

India • Dec 2026

from

$567

Paris

TOP

France • Dec 2026

from

$804

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Nov 2026

from

$946

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Nov 2026

from

$628

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

-30%

DAR - Bangkok

$962 → $677

-21%

DAR - Berlin

$1,040 → $818

-35%

DAR - Mumbai

$563 → $365

-22%

DAR - Bengaluru

$727 → $569

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Sun

The lowest fares from Dar es Salaam are often found on Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$58 roundtrip

The cheapest deals are found on routes to Zanzibar, Tanzania.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

Regional and full-service carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead often secures better deals from Dar es Salaam.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Zanzibar

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar are available from 58 USD.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is ideal for travelers flying from Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$54

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Netherlands • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,563

$1,809

Save $754

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

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Hungary • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,933

$2,030

Save $1,903

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Milan

Italy • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,173

Save $1,592

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Paris

France • Nov 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,485

$1,768

Save $717

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Prague

Czechia • Oct 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,966

$1,984

Save $982

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Vienna

Austria • Oct 2026

86% AI deal score

$2,769

$1,965

Save $804

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Copenhagen

Denmark • Nov 2026

86% AI deal score

$3,942

$2,167

Save $1,775

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Casablanca

Morocco • Nov 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,820

$1,724

Save $2,096

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Rome

Italy • Dec 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,353

$2,314

Save $1,039

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Dec 2026

83% AI deal score

$3,788

$2,499

Save $1,289

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Algiers

Algeria • Nov 2026

81% AI deal score

$3,386

$2,226

Save $1,160

Egyptair

Business Class

Booking Flights from Dar es Salaam: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Dar es Salaam have offered median prices under $200. For example, flights to Zanzibar typically cost around $45, while Mount Kilimanjaro averages $78. Other affordable options include Arusha at a median price of $126 and Mtwara at $131. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing quarter.

Dar es Salaam is historically connected to a wide range of destinations. Across the trailing 90 days, there were typically 382 unique cities accessible from Dar es Salaam. These connections spanned 72 different countries. A significant portion of these flights, about 29%, were to destinations within Tanzania, with Kenya accounting for 11% and South Africa for 9% of the routes.

Historically, some of the most frequently served destinations from Dar es Salaam include Zanzibar, London, and Johannesburg. These cities consistently appear among the top flight routes. This trend has been observed across the trailing 90 days, indicating their sustained popularity for travelers departing from Dar es Salaam.

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Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam

Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Rwandair Express

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

KLM

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam soon

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Mumbai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$563

$365

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Abu Dhabi

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways

$664

$478

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Hyderabad

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Hyderabad (HYD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$764

$553

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Guangzhou

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,125

$944

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Shanghai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,345

$1,092

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Dubai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Dubai (DXB)

Air Tanzania

$831

$582

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Mar 2027

from

$675

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

from

$510

Bengaluru

TOP

India • Dec 2026

from

$567

Paris

TOP

France • Dec 2026

from

$804

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Nov 2026

from

$946

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Nov 2026

from

$628

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

-30%

DAR - Bangkok

$962 → $677

-21%

DAR - Berlin

$1,040 → $818

-35%

DAR - Mumbai

$563 → $365

-22%

DAR - Bengaluru

$727 → $569

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Sun

The lowest fares from Dar es Salaam are often found on Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$58 roundtrip

The cheapest deals are found on routes to Zanzibar, Tanzania.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

Regional and full-service carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead often secures better deals from Dar es Salaam.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Zanzibar

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar are available from 58 USD.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is ideal for travelers flying from Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$54

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

Algeria • Nov 2026

81% AI deal score

$3,386

$2,226

Save $1,160

Egyptair

Business Class

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Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

Sat - Wed - Sun

From ~$58 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

8+ months in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

Watch fares to Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

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Where can I fly from Dar es Salaam for under 200 USD?

How many cities is Dar es Salaam connected to?

What are the top flight destinations from Dar es Salaam?

How far do most flights from Dar es Salaam go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

When are flights from Dar es Salaam at their lowest price?

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Flights from Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam

Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

Sat - Wed - Sun

From ~$58 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

8+ months in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

Watch fares to Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Dar es Salaam

Best Elite deals from Dar es Salaam

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Budapest

Milan

Paris

Prague

Vienna

Copenhagen

Casablanca

Rome

London

Algiers

Booking Flights from Dar es Salaam: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Dar es Salaam for under 200 USD?

How many cities is Dar es Salaam connected to?

What are the top flight destinations from Dar es Salaam?

How far do most flights from Dar es Salaam go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

When are flights from Dar es Salaam at their lowest price?

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