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July 1 - July 2

Cheapest

Best

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$611

$406

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July 1 - July 3

Best

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$611

$410

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June 28 - June 29

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$504

$415

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August 1 - August 2

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$511

$417

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June 17 - June 19

Earliest

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$508

$420

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June 22 - June 24

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$502

$424

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September 12 - September 13

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$417

$425

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June 21 - June 23

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$504

$427

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August 15 - August 16

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$510

$431

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June 24 - June 25

JNB - Dar es Salaam

$495

$433

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Right now, 25% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are considered a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $301–$463, with a median of $357. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $306. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $312, and March, where the median fare is $328. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

The typical journey from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam takes about 7h 0m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2436 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 27.3% of recent fares are for direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Regular price: $497 - $826

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $497 and $826. The current lowest deal is $406 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Jul 1-Jul 2.

now $406

Low $497

High $826

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to DAR is November, with a median price of $306. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1065. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $306

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,065

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$508

$420

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$457

$492

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$471

$495

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$510

$498

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$507

$498

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$471

$492

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

1 night

Jul 1 - Jul 2

$611 → $406

34%

2 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 3

$611 → $410

33%

2 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 18

$596 → $440

26%

1 night

Jul 6 - Jul 7

$606 → $450

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are near the typical level of $357.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $306 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 7h 0m flight duration

The typical flight duration for Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is 7 hours, 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 27% of deals are direct, with most connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a major hub for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$406

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another option for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$406

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a premier alternative due to its extreme proximity and robust transport links, though it requires a ferry or short flight transfer.

📍 ~65 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Moi International (MBA)

Mombasa (MBA) offers diverse airline options as a major international hub, but requires crossing an international border.

📍 ~360 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$510

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Kilimanjaro (JRO) is a primary international gateway for northern Tanzania, but is a long distance from Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~470 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$533

Dodoma (DOD)

Dodoma (DOD) is the national capital airport with increasing domestic flight options, avoiding international border requirements.

📍 ~400 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$672

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha (ARK) is a regional hub useful for domestic and regional connections, but primarily serves domestic routes.

📍 ~490 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$647

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are typically found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price observed was $360. Booking 7-13 days out also offered competitive prices, averaging $364. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $636 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is considered to be $301 or less. The median price for this route was $357, based on data from the trailing 90 days. Prices above $463 are typically in the higher range for this route.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, with a median price of $306. April also tends to be a more affordable month, with a median price of $312. The annual median price for this route is $357, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a 7h 0m flight duration

Connecting flights are more common

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

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